Description
Indulge in these delicious Chili Cheese Dogs for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for game day or a casual dinner. Loaded with warm chili, melted cheddar cheese, and optional toppings, these hot dogs are a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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For the Chili Cheese Dogs:
- 4 beef hot dogs
- 4 hot dog buns
- 1 cup prepared chili (with or without beans)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion (optional)
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for toasting buns, optional)
Instructions
- Heat the hot dogs: Cook the hot dogs until fully warmed through.
- Warm the chili: Heat the chili in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Toast the buns: Optionally, toast the buns until golden.
- Assemble: Place a hot dog in each bun, top with chili, cheddar cheese, onions, mustard, and ketchup.
- Serve: Enjoy your Chili Cheese Dogs while hot!
Notes
- You can use canned or homemade chili for this recipe.
- For extra cheesiness, melt the cheese over the chili under a broiler for 1-2 minutes.
- For a lighter option, consider using turkey or plant-based hot dogs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chili cheese dog
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
