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Everyone seems to have an odd food pairing that they swear by. It could be peanut butter on burgers, apple pie with cheese<\/a> or the ever-controversial pineapple on pizza. But have you ever heard about chili and cinnamon rolls? The sweet-and-savory combo may seem strange to those outside a very<\/em> limited geographical zone, but in Iowa and Nebraska, it\u2019s a local delicacy.<\/p>\n

The History of Chili and Cinnamon Rolls<\/h2>\n

According to the Des Moines Register<\/a>, the strange combo likely has its origins in the school cafeteria. Back in the \u201960s, many school cafeterias were staffed by retired farm wives. Their ingenuity and knack for creating hearty meals from inexpensive ingredients led to some unusual concoctions. Combine kid-favorite cinnamon rolls with bean and vegetable chili, et voila<\/em>! You have a dish that\u2019s fun to eat and fulfills the daily nutrition guidelines … at least the ones set in 1946!<\/p>\n

As those cafeteria kids grew into adults, their fondness for this pairing never waned. Iowa and Nebraska kids are still raised on hearty dinners of cinnamon rolls and chili to this day.<\/p>\n

How to Make Chili and Cinnamon Rolls<\/h2>\n

\"ChiliELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

To make chili and cinnamon rolls, start by preparing a tube of the best store-bought cinnamon rolls<\/a> or homemade cinnamon rolls<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As they bake, prepare the chili. Feel free to use your favorite chili, but we love this tried-and-true recipe. In a large saucepan, cook 1 pound of ground beef, 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain the excess liquid and return the saucepan back to the heat. Next, add 2 to 3 teaspoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 can of Mexican stewed tomatoes and 1 can of chili beans. Cover the saucepan with its lid and simmer the chili for 20 minutes. Scoop the chili into bowls and, if desired, top it with shredded cheddar cheese. Serve it with the cinnamon rolls.<\/p>\n

How to Serve Chili and Cinnamon Rolls<\/h2>\n

\"ChiliELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Some swear that dunking the cinnamon roll in the chili is the only correct way to eat the two together. Others believe the pair is best served side by side, but never mixed.<\/p>\n

My boyfriend Brett, a born-and-bred Iowan from a town just past the border between Iowa and Nebraska, makes the dish as comfort food whenever he\u2019s missing home. (He\u2019s firmly on the \u201cnever dunk\u201d side of the debate, if you were wondering.) \u201cIt\u2019s just a good combination,\u201d Brett says. \u201cThe sweet spiciness of the cinnamon rolls complements the savory flavor of the chili.\u201d<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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