Chili Cheese Dogs
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Chili Cheese Dogs
Description
To prepare Chili Cheese Dogs, hot dogs are simmered together with chili and hot water until the chili thickens slightly. The buns are cut open on top, brushed with softened butter, and baked briefly to toast them. Each bun is filled with a hot dog, spoonful of thickened chili, and shredded cheddar cheese. Baking again melts the cheese and crisps the bun edges for texture.
The chili used can be a homemade mixture of ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, and seasonings simmered until thick or a canned chili alternative. Optional toppings include diced onions, pickles, and jalapenos to add contrast and flavor complexity.
This dish is suitable for casual meals, game days, or quick dinners. The combination of meaty chili, melted cheese, and toasted buns provides a satisfying balance of flavors and textures familiar in American comfort food.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chili see notes, or canned chili or leftover chili, homemade
- ¼ cup water hot
- 8 hotdog
- 8 hot dog buns large bakery, unsliced
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- toppings as desired see notes
Homemade Chili
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Combine chili, hot water and hotdogs in a skillet over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and let cook 5-7 minutes or until chili has thickened. (see note for homemade chili below).
- While chili is thickening, cut the hotdogs buns from the top and brush with butter. Bake 5 minutes.
- Fill each bun with a hot dog and spoon chili on top. Top with shredded cheese and bake 15 minutes or until buns are toasted and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Homemade chili is made by browning ground beef with onion and garlic, then simmering with tomato sauce, chili powder, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth until thickened.
- Use about 1/4 cup of chili per hot dog for optimal flavor and moisture balance.
- Optional toppings like chopped onions, pickles, and jalapenos add texture and tanginess to the finished chili cheese dogs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8hot dogs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 427 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1043mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 381mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 543IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 319mg | 32% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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