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!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add ground beef or turkey to the pot. Brown the meat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.

Step 4

Stir in canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, and broth.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let the chili simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

While the chili simmers, prepare the spider breads. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 7

Sprinkle a clean surface with 1 tablespoon of flour. Roll out the crescent roll dough and cut it into 8 even rectangles.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Place the spider dough shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush them with a beaten egg for a shiny glaze.

Step 10

Add black olive slices to the spider bodies to create eyes.

Step 11

Bake the spider breads for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 12

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

Serving size	(3009.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3563.7

Total Fat 192.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5g
Cholesterol 522.0mg	0%
Sodium 8399.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 306.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 73.2g	0%
Total Sugars 71.0g
Protein 152.8g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 761.5mg	0%
Iron 40.9mg	0%
Potassium 5955.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.6%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 34.3%