Description
Mouthwatering chili cheese dogs bring classic American comfort to your dinner table with bold flavors and hearty ingredients. Packed with zesty chili, melted cheese, and perfectly grilled hot dogs, you’ll discover a quick, satisfying meal that delights every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 hot dog sausages
Bread:
- 4 hot dog buns
Toppings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup chili (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup diced onions
- 0.25 cup diced jalapeños
- Ketchup
- Mustard
Instructions
- Fire up the grill or skillet to medium heat, creating an ideal cooking surface for hot dogs.
- Nestle hot dog sausages onto the heated surface, rotating every couple of minutes to achieve uniform caramelization and ensure complete heating, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Simultaneously, transfer chili to a separate saucepan, warming over medium heat until thoroughly heated and gently simmering.
- Transfer perfectly grilled sausages into soft hot dog buns, positioning them as the foundational layer.
- Ladle a hearty portion of steaming chili directly over each sausage, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously cascade shredded cheddar cheese across the chili-coated hot dogs, allowing the warmth to slightly melt the cheese.
- For additional zest, scatter diced onions and sliced jalapeños across the cheesy surface.
- Embellish with desired condiments like ketchup or mustard, creating a personalized flavor profile.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain piping hot, guaranteeing maximum taste and textural enjoyment.
Notes
- Grill marks add smoky flavor and enhance the visual appeal of hot dogs, making them look professionally cooked.
- Select high-quality beef or all-beef hot dogs for richer taste and better texture compared to generic varieties.
- When warming chili, stir occasionally to prevent scorching and ensure even heating throughout the sauce.
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild, medium, or spicy chili and adjusting jalapeño quantities to suit personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg