Happy AFC Championship 2024 Weekend! Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens M&T Bank Stadium!

Kansas City Chiefs are in the Midwest and they’re known for eating chili with cinnamon rolls.

The east coast, specifically Baltimore is known for their Maryland Blue Crab!

So I figured, since the Chiefs will be in Baltimore this Sunday for the AFC Championship Football Game, why not make a dish to represent both NFL Football Teams!

I made Cinnamon Roll Chips to make a more football game day snack feel for the Midwest Kansas City Chiefs vibe.

They’re basically palmiers but I tried to make them a little thinner when rolling them out.

Maryland is known for their Blue Crab Soup, which is either red or white. I sort of had that feel but beefed it up with beans and jalapeños for a more crab white chili feel.

You can certainly dip the cinnamon roll chips into the Maryland blue crab white chili like I did, but I was thinking maybe with the leftovers I will just pour it over like creamy crab nachos!

I used almond milk and regular dairy in this recipe. It may seem confusing but I wanted the heavy cream but wanted to not only cut back on the amount of dairy cuz balance but also the almond milk gives the tiniest bit of nuttiness that compliments the dish well!

But obviously you can just use regular milk too! Also, feel free to add or skip ingredients to your liking as I know not everyone had the same taste buds!

Either way, I think you’ll LOVE this Maryland blue crab white chili and cinnamon roll chips recipe for chiefs and ravens football game day this Sunday!

It’s obvious who I am cheering on but what about you???

Creamy Maryland Blue Crab White Chili Recipe (Baltimore Ravens)

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup diced jalapeños from a jar/can
• 2 tbsp malt vinegar
• 2 tbsp old bay seasoning
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1 qt almond milk
• 2 tbsp dried parsley
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1/4 cup corn starch + 1/4 cup water
• 15 oz can pinto beans
• 15 oz can cannellini beans
• 1 lb lump Maryland blue crab meat
• Optional Garnish: Green onion, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. In a large pot, melt the butter on medium heat, then add the onion and pepper and sauté
2. Then add the diced jalapeño and malt vinegar to deglaze the pot
3. Add the old bay and mustard and stir, then slowly add the heavy cream and almond milk, stirring as you pour
4. Bring to a simmer and add the parsley and cornstarch slurry (mix the cornstarch and water together before pouring into the pot)
5. Once it starts to thicken, add the beans and crab meat
6. Garnish as your heart desires!

Cinnamon Roll Chips (Kansas City Chiefs)

Ingredients:

• Puff Pastry Sheet
• A sprinkle of powdered sugar
• A sprinkle of cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F
2. Roll out puff pastry
3. Add a sprinkle of powdered sugar and cinnamon to the puff pastry and then roll up into a spiral log
4. Cover in Saran Wrap and pop in the freezer for about 20 minutes so it’s easier to slice
5. Slice the puff pastry cinnamon roll log and then roll out each circle into a thin disk and place on a baking sheet
6. Place another baking sheet on top of the puff pastry cinnamon roll chip disks (no need to press it) and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown

Now eat everything together while you watch the AFC Championship 2024 Football Game at M&T Bank Stadium this Sunday!

Seriously, if you make these football food fusion game day snacks, please let me know how you like them!!!

And don’t forget to tell me who you’re cheering for…the Kansas City Chiefs or the Baltimore Ravens!

Ok love you bye