Description
Juicy hot dogs nestled in buttery toasted buns, smothered with rich chili and gooey melted cheddar cheese. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for game nights, casual dinners, or when you’re craving an indulgent comfort food classic. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a truly personalized feast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 hot dog buns or hoagie rolls
- 4 beef or pork hot dogs (or veggie dogs for a vegetarian version)
- 1 can (15 oz) chili (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onions (optional)
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter (for toasting buns)
Instructions
- Cook the Hot Dogs: Grill or pan-fry the hot dogs over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until fully heated through.
- Prepare the Chili: Heat canned chili in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. If using homemade chili, ensure it’s prepped ahead of time.
- Toast the Buns: Spread butter on the insides of the buns and toast them in a skillet or under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Place each hot dog in a toasted bun. Top with a generous spoonful of chili and a sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Melt the Cheese: Place the sandwiches on a baking tray and broil for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Add diced onions, mustard, or any desired toppings. Serve immediately with fries or chips.
Notes
- Make it Spicy: Add jalapeños, cayenne pepper, or a drizzle of hot sauce to spice things up.
- Vegetarian Option: Swap regular hot dogs for plant-based ones and use a hearty vegetarian chili.
- Storage: Leftover sandwiches can be wrapped in foil and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for best results.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair with coleslaw, tater tots, or a crisp salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broil, Grill, Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1,150mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Chili cheese dog sandwich, hot dog recipes, easy chili cheese dogs, comfort food, quick dinner