South Philly Chili With Homemade Whiz Wit And Pre

Name: South Philly Chili With Homemade Whiz Wit And Pretzel Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: South Philly Chili:; 1 tbsp .Olive Oil; 2 1/2 tsp. Garlic, minced; 1 1/2 lbs. Sweet Italian Sausage, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 lbs. Spicy Italian Sausage, thinly sliced; 1 Hot Cherry Pepper, minced; 1 medium Eggplant, cut into bite sized cubes; 1 large Zucchini, cut into bite sized cubes; 1 can White Beans, drained and rinsed; 1 1/2 c. Sweet Roasted Yellow and Red Peppers, chopped; 2 cans Crushed Whole Tomatoes; 1 can Beef Broth; 3 tbsp. Tomato Paste; 1 1/2 tsp. Chili Powder; 1 tbsp. Fresh Basil, chopped; 1/4 tsp. Fresh Oregano, chopped; 1/2 tsp. Salt; 1/4 tsp. Cracked Black Pepper; Homemade Whiz Wit:; 3tbsp. Butter; 3tbsp. Flour; 2c. Whole Milk; 1 1/4 c. Sharp Cheddar, shredded; 1/2 c, Sharp Provolone, shredded; 1/2 tsp. Salt; 1/8 tsp. Cracked Black Pepper; 1 tbsp. Olive Oil; 1 lg. Spanish Onion, chopped; 1/4 c. White Cooking Wine; Pretzel Croutons:

Servings: persons

South Philly Chili:
1 tbsp .Olive Oil
2 1/2 tsp. Garlic, minced
1 1/2 lbs. Sweet Italian Sausage, thinly sliced
1 1/2 lbs. Spicy Italian Sausage, thinly sliced
1 Hot Cherry Pepper, minced
1 medium Eggplant, cut into bite sized cubes
1 large Zucchini, cut into bite sized cubes
1 can White Beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 c. Sweet Roasted Yellow and Red Peppers, chopped
2 cans Crushed Whole Tomatoes
1 can Beef Broth
3 tbsp. Tomato Paste
1 1/2 tsp. Chili Powder
1 tbsp. Fresh Basil, chopped
1/4 tsp. Fresh Oregano, chopped
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Cracked Black Pepper
Homemade Whiz Wit:
3tbsp. Butter
3tbsp. Flour
2c. Whole Milk
1 1/4 c. Sharp Cheddar, shredded
1/2 c, Sharp Provolone, shredded
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Cracked Black Pepper
1 tbsp. Olive Oil
1 lg. Spanish Onion, chopped
1/4 c. White Cooking Wine
Pretzel Croutons:
3 Soft Pretzels, cut into bite sized cubes
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp. Mustard Powder

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South Philly Chili Preparation:
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In a large soup pot heat olive oil over medium high heat, saute garlic and sausages until golden brown. Add cherry peppers, eggplant and zucchini and saute until tender. Drain off excess oil and add beans, roasted peppers, crushed tomatoes, beef broth and tomato paste and stir to incorporate. Bring chili to a simmer, reduce heat to low and add chili powder, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook chili for 25-30 minutes stirring occasionally. Keep hot until ready to serve.
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Homemade Whiz Wit Preparation:
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In a medium sauce pot melt butter over medium heat, add flour and stir to create a roux. Pour in whole milk, whisk and bring to a simmer. Whisk in cheddar and provolone cheese half a cup at a time until completely melted and sauce begins to thicken. Season with salt and pepper and reduce heat to low, making sure to stir occasionally to keep sauce from browning on the bottom. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onions add saute until caramelized, stirring frequently. Deglaze pan with cooking wine and continue to cook until wine has evaporated. Stir caramelized onions into cheese sauce. Keep hot until ready to serve.
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Pretzel Croutons Preparation:
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Preheat oven to 400 F. Toss pretzel cubes in a large metal bowl with olive oil, garlic powder and mustard powder. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until pretzels are crunchy and golden brown .
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To serve ladel chili into bowls, spoon cheese sauce over top and garnish with pretzel croutons.

869

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 34 ingredients. The key ingredients include: South Philly Chili:, 1 tbsp .Olive Oil, 2 1/2 tsp. Garlic, minced, 1 1/2 lbs. Sweet Italian Sausage, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, South Philly Chili With Homemade Whiz Wit And Pretzel Croutons falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

South Philly Chili With Homemade Whiz Wit And Pretzel Croutons

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South Philly Chili With Homemade Whiz Wit And Pretzel Croutons