Description
Irresistible chili cheese dogs bring comfort and excitement to classic American street food. Hearty toppings and melted cheese create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave at every backyard barbecue or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 8 hot dogs
- 2 cups hot dog chili
Dairy:
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Breads and Buns:
- 8 hot dog buns
Topping Options:
- diced onions
- jalapenos
- diced tomatoes
- pickles
- bacon
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by positioning a 9×13-inch casserole dish on a clean work surface.
- Carefully nestle each hot dog into its corresponding bun, arranging them side by side with the cut side facing upward.
- Generously ladle warm chili over each hot dog, ensuring complete coverage from end to end.
- Shower the chili-topped hot dogs with a liberal coating of shredded cheddar cheese, distributing it evenly across the surface.
- Transfer the prepared casserole into a preheated oven warming at 350°F, allowing the ingredients to meld together.
- Monitor the dish for 15-25 minutes, watching for the cheese to transform into a bubbling, golden blanket and the hot dogs to reach optimal temperature.
- Carefully extract the sizzling dish from the oven, using protective mitts to prevent burns.
- Customize each chili cheese dog with preferred garnishes such as diced onions, sliced jalapeños, or a drizzle of mustard.
- Serve immediately while the cheese remains molten and the chili retains its comforting warmth.
Notes
- Customize the chili by making it from scratch or using a low-sodium store-bought version for better flavor control.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or Swiss to add unique taste profiles.
- Swap traditional hot dogs with plant-based alternatives for a vegetarian-friendly option that maintains the same delicious texture.
- Toast bun edges lightly before adding chili and cheese to create a crispy, golden-brown base that enhances overall crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1,200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg