Description
A quick and satisfying recipe for classic Chili Cheese Dogs featuring grilled hot dogs topped with savory chili, melted cheddar cheese, and optional diced onions and jalapeños. Perfect for a tasty meal in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Hot Dogs
- 4 hot dog sausages
- 4 hot dog buns
Toppings
- 1 cup of your favorite chili (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onions (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (optional)
- Ketchup (mustard, or other condiments of your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet: Preheat your grill, stovetop grill pan, or skillet over medium heat to ensure even cooking of the hot dogs and achieve nice grill marks.
- Cook the hot dogs: Place the hot dog sausages on the grill or skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are heated through and have grill marks on all sides.
- Warm the chili: While the hot dogs cook, heat the chili in a saucepan over medium heat until hot and bubbly, perfect for topping.
- Assemble dogs: Once the hot dogs are cooked, place each one into a hot dog bun carefully to hold all toppings.
- Add chili: Spoon a generous amount of warm chili over each hot dog inside the bun for rich flavor.
- Sprinkle cheese: Top the chili-covered hot dogs with shredded cheddar cheese to melt slightly from the heat.
- Add optional veggies: If desired, sprinkle diced onions and jalapeños over the cheese for added crunch and spice.
- Finish with condiments: Drizzle ketchup, mustard, or any other preferred condiments over the assembled dogs to taste.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy your delicious chili cheese dogs while warm and gooey for the best experience.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade chili depending on your preference and time.
- To melt the cheese more, you can place the assembled dogs under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your desired spice level or omit for a milder flavor.
- Additional toppings like diced tomatoes or pickles can be added for extra texture and taste.
- These chili cheese dogs are best served fresh but can be wrapped and kept warm for short periods.
