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Spicy Chili Bowl

Makes 4 entr
Ingredients
    Bread Bowl & Paddles Ingredients
  • 1 (16 oz.) loaf King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Olive oil
  • Spicy Chili Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. Italian turkey sausage, removed from casing
  • 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained
  • 1 (15 oz.) can cannellini (white) beans, drained
  • 1 (19 oz.) can chili no beans
  • 1 cup prepared chunky salsa
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish
Preparation
    Preparation for Bread Bowl & Paddles
  1. 1 Carve out center core of bread within 1-inch of bottom and sides keeping bread intact.
  2. Cut reserved bread horizontally into 1/2-inch layers.
  3. Brush both sides of layers with olive oil. Cut layers into about 18'paddles' that measure about 3x1 1/2x1/2-inches.
  4. Place paddles on foil-lined baking sheet; sprinkle with cheese.
  5. Brush inside of bowl lightly with olive oil. Place bowl on separate baking sheet.
  6. Bake bowl and paddles in a preheated 350° F oven for 11-13 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
  7. Preparation for Spicy Chili
  8. Heat oil over medium heat in 3 qt. saucepan. Add sausage and brown.
  9. Add next 4 ingredients, cook until hot.
  10. Pour into prepared bread bowl. Garnish with onions and cheese.
  11. Place paddles around bowl. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 entr