Nebraska Combo: Cinnamon Rolls & Chili

A steaming bowl of chili with a cinnamon roll on the side? Oh yes, this sweet and spicy combo is a favorite in Nebraska.

So what is this combo all about?

We usually have a savory bread roll or cornbread with chili, right? Well in Nebraska, and Iowa too, they serve a cinnamon roll. Legend has it, this duo came to be in Iowa elementary school cafeterias. Local women took up jobs in the lunchroom and cooked what they knew best. Two the hearty staples that the kids loved turned out to be chili and cinnamon rolls.

The pairing became a staple in these two states, even making appearances on local chain menus. While it might seem odd, we love the thought of dunking a sweet roll into spicy chili. Plus, a touch of cinnamon in chili is often a secret ingredient in most home cook’s recipes and this combo marries them in a whole new way.

Think it would be a hit on your menu?

Easily give it a try by using our Red Chile Sauce as a base, add beans and meat and you’re set.. It’s ready to use with perfect eat, just add the cinnamon roll!

Delicious, not difficult.

You can find cases of our products through broadline distributors in states like Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Nebraska, Texas and more.

Questions? Reach out!