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Chili Cheese Dogs

Delicious hot dogs topped with spicy chili and melted cheese, perfect for a quick meal or game day snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Hot Dogs
  • 4 pieces hot dogs Beef or turkey
Chili
  • 1 can chili beans 15 oz can, any variety
  • 1 cup ground beef Cooked and seasoned
  • 1 cup onion Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Or cheese of choice
  • 1 cup jalapeños Sliced, optional
  • 1 cup mustard For serving
Buns
  • 4 pieces hot dog buns Soft and fresh

Method
 

Prepare the Chili
  1. In a saucepan, combine the cooked ground beef, chili beans, chopped onion, chili powder, cumin, and tomato sauce. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Grill the Hot Dogs
  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Grill the hot dogs for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until heated through and slightly charred.
Assemble the Chili Cheese Dogs
  1. Place each grilled hot dog in a bun. Top generously with the prepared chili and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Add jalapeños and mustard if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference. You can also use vegetarian chili for a meatless option.

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