Description
Loaded chili cheese dogs bring mouthwatering Mexican-inspired street flavors straight to your kitchen. Hearty beef chili, melted cheese, and zesty toppings create an irresistible fusion that satisfies you with bold, smoky comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 beef hot dogs
- 6 hot dog buns
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) homemade or canned chili
- 1 ½ cups (170 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings:
- ½ cup (75 grams) diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) yellow mustard (optional)
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cook hot dogs thoroughly by boiling in water or grilling until fully heated through.
- Simultaneously warm the chili in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Nestle each hot dog into its respective bun on the prepared baking tray.
- Lavishly spoon hot chili over each hot dog, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously cascade shredded cheddar cheese across the chili-topped hot dogs.
- Transfer the tray into the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts completely and bun edges turn golden.
- Extract the tray from the oven and embellish with finely diced onions, a zigzag of mustard, and optional fresh parsley sprinkle.
- Serve piping hot, allowing the melted cheese and warm chili to create a mouthwatering presentation.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality hot dogs and buns to elevate the overall taste and texture of the dish.
- Experiment with different types of chili, such as vegetarian or turkey chili, to accommodate various dietary preferences.
- Toast buns separately for extra crispiness if you prefer a crunchier base.
- Keep cheese melting time short to prevent burning and maintain a gooey, smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg