Chili Cheese Dogs
A classic and satisfying recipe for Chili Cheese Dogs, featuring hot dogs nestled in buns, generously topped with chili and melted cheddar cheese, and baked until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 hot dogs
- 8 hot dog buns
- 1 (15 ounce) can chili con carne (no beans)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion (optional)
- Mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place hot dogs in buns. If desired, lightly toast buns before placing hot dogs.
- Arrange hot dogs in buns on a baking sheet.
- Spoon chili generously over each hot dog.
- Top each with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and hot dogs are heated through.
- Garnish with diced onion and mustard, if desired, before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, use a chili with beans or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Other shredded cheeses like Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend can be used instead of cheddar.
- To toast the buns, you can place them under the broiler for a minute or two before assembling the dogs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog
- Calories: Approximately 400-500 (will vary based on specific ingredients)
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
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