Chili Cheese Dogs

Ballgame or BBQ ready, now you can make tasty hot dogs tucked into toasty buns, smothered in chili, and topped with melty cheese right at home!

A Fair Favorite at Home

We love the ultimate for chili cheese dogs!

I’ve included a quick chili below but use leftovers or canned to make it quick
Hot dogs can be simmered, grilled or even air fried.

Ingredients

HOT DOGS Hot dogs come in a variety of types and sizes. Pork or beef will work just fine in this recipe.

BUNS Try slicing or opening buns, brushing with butter, and toasting on the oven rack before piling high with hot dogs and all the fixings!

CHEESE Shredded cheddar is the best, but feel free to use any preferred cheese, or even a canned or homemade cheese sauce.

Meat or Bean Chili?

While we love beans in our regular chili recipe, I prefer to make a beanless chili for topping these dogs.

Of course I’ve included a quick chili below but this is great with leftover chili or even grab a few cans of ready-made and add your own seasonings!

How to Make Chili Cheese Dogs

Brown beef and onions. Add remaining chili ingredients (per recipe below) and simmer.
While the chili is simmering, toast the buns in the oven and cook the hot dogs.
Fill each bun with a hot dog and top with chili. Pile it high with cheese and bake.

Amazing Add-Ons

Chili cheese dogs are naked without lots of fun and tasty toppings! Make a DIY Chili cheese dog bar!

VEGGIES Diced onions or pickled red onions, sliced jalapenos or quick pickled jalapenos, diced green chilis, deep-fried onions, banana peppers, or roasted corn.

CREAMY Sour cream, nacho cheese sauce, or cilantro lime dressing.

CONDIMENTS Relish, guacamole, hot sauce, or salsa.

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