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Loaded Chili Nacho Bread Boats

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A hearty and flavorful Super Bowl snack featuring chili, melted cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips baked inside soft bread boats. Perfect for sharing and easy to prepare in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium-sized soft hoagie or sub rolls
  • 2 cups chili (homemade or store-bought, preferably beef chili with beans)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons diced pickled jalapeños (optional)
  • Sour cream for topping
  • Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice off the top 1/3 of each roll lengthwise using a sharp serrated knife. Hollow out the inside, leaving about ¼ inch of bread around the edges to keep the structure sturdy. Place the bread boats on a baking sheet.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups chili with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until well mixed.
  4. Spoon the chili and cheese mixture evenly into each hollowed bread roll, packing gently but not overstuffing.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheese over the chili, then top with diced onions, jalapeños (if using), and crushed tortilla chips.
  6. Bake the bread boats on the baking sheet for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the chips turn golden and crisp.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 3-5 minutes. Top with dollops of sour cream and fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

If the bread gets too dark before the cheese melts, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking. Use thick chili to avoid soggy bread; simmer watery chili to thicken. Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra bubbly cheese and crispier chips, watching closely to avoid burning. Assemble up to 1 hour ahead and refrigerate, adding a few extra minutes to baking time when ready.

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Keywords: chili, nacho, bread boats, Super Bowl snack, easy recipe, cheesy, spicy, game day food

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