Spicy Chili Bowl Recipe
- Bread Bowl & Paddles Ingredients:
- 1 (16 ounce) loaf King's Hawaiian® Sweet Bread
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- Olive oil
- Spicy Chili Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian turkey sausage, removed from casing
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini (white) beans, drained
- 1 (19 ounce) can chili, no beans
- 1 cup prepared chunky salsa
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
- Shredded Cheddar cheese, for garnish
- Preparation for Bread Bowl & Paddles: Carve out center core of bread within 1-inch of bottom and sides keeping bread intact. Cut reserved bread horizontally into 1/2-inch layers. Brush both sides of layers with olive oil. Cut layers into about 18 'paddles' that measure about 3×1 1/2×1/2-inches. Place paddles on foil-lined baking sheet; sprinkle with cheese. Brush inside of bowl lightly with olive oil. Place bowl on separate baking sheet.
- Bake bowl and paddles in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 11-13 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
- Preparation for Spicy Chili: Heat oil over medium heat in 3 qt. saucepan. Add sausage and brown. Add next 4 ingredients, cook until hot. Pour into prepared bread bowl. Garnish with onions and cheese. Place paddles around bowl. Serve immediately.