Cauldron of Chili with Spider Breads
Unleash a frightfully fun feast with this **Cauldron of Chili with Spider Breads**, the ultimate Halloween dinner idea that combines hearty flavors with festive flair! This rich and savory chili is loaded with tender ground beef or turkey, a medley of beans, and bold spices like smoked paprika and chili powder, simmered to perfection in a robust tomato base. But the real star? The adorable spider-shaped breads made from crescent roll dough, complete with black olive eyes, adding a spooky twist to your table. Perfect for Halloween parties, this dish is as delightful to look at as it is delicious to eat. Serve it bubbling in a cauldron-like pot and prepare for delighted gasps as your guests dig into this wickedly tasty creation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 0.25 cup black olives, sliced (for spider eyes)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for bread glaze)
- 1 tablespoon flour
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef or turkey to the pot. Brown the meat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, and broth.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let the chili simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the chili simmers, prepare the spider breads. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Sprinkle a clean surface with 1 tablespoon of flour. Roll out the crescent roll dough and cut it into 8 even rectangles.
Shape each dough rectangle into a spider body—one larger central piece for the body and 8 small thin strips for legs. Attach the legs to the body by pinching the dough together.
Place the spider dough shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush them with a beaten egg for a shiny glaze.
Add black olive slices to the spider bodies to create eyes.
Bake the spider breads for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve the chili in bowls or a 'cauldron' serving pot. Place the spider breads on the side or let them crawl on top of the chili for a spooky presentation!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.8 g | 247% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.8 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 522 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 8399 mg | 365% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 306.3 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 73.2 g | 261% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.0 g | ||
| Protein | 152.8 g | 306% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 762 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 40.9 mg | 227% | |
| Potassium | 5956 mg | 127% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
