The Best Chili Cheese Dogs

These are seriously the best chili cheese dogs! There is nothing better than juicy hot dogs on a toasty bun, smothered in hot dog chili – the perfect comfort food.
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This classic chili cheese dog recipe is the easiest thing to make for a group of hungry teenagers! These tasty hot dogs are a great idea for parties because you can make a big batch of them.

These chili dogs are topped with homemade chili hot dog sauce and delicious melty cheese sauce. With just a few simple ingredients from the grocery store you can make this easy recipe and add it to your meal plans!

Chili Dog Recipe:
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Supplies:
- Large stock pot
- Pair of tongs
- Serving spoon
- Skillet
- Sauce pan

Ingredients:
- 6 all beef hot dogs
- 6 hot dog buns
- Hot dog sauce, prepared
- Nacho sauce, prepared

These Harvest all beef hot dogs are our favorite dogs but any beef frank will do. Remove the natural casings or plastic wrap that may be on the dogs before cooking.

The chili sauce is absolutely delicious and cooked in a skillet over medium heat. You will need; lean ground beef, yellow onions, tomato sauce, chili powder, brown sugar, salt and black pepper.

The gooey cheese sauce is made in a medium saucepan and is a huge hit with anyone who tries it! You’ve got to try this recipe and check out the secret ingredient that makes for the best nacho cheese sauce.

Directions:
1. Place the dogs in boiling water to cook.
2. Boil for 4-6 minutes.
3. Using tongs, place the dog into a fresh bun.


4. Top with several tablespoons of the ground beef mixture.

5. Add nacho cheese sauce overtop.

This easy recipe makes 6 chili cheese dogs. Our kids like them served with hot dogs buns toasted with garlic butter (I just put them in the broiler for a minute). This is one of their all time favorite hot dog recipes!

While there are many different ways to cook a hot dog, baking is my favorite for perfectly flavorful dogs every time!
How long do you cook hot dogs?
- Hot dogs may be cooked in a slow cooker on high for 2 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
- When boiling hot dogs cook them for 4-6 minutes. Learn how to boil hot dogs in this post.
- Hot dogs can be cooked on the BBQ grill for 7-10 minutes.
- Smoked hot dogs take 60 minutes to cook when smoked at 225 degrees F.
- Baked hot dogs in the oven take about 15 minutes at 350 degrees F. Learn how to bake hot dogs in this post.

Leftover hot dogs may be stored in an airtight container for up to one week in the fridge. You can microwave hot dogs to re heat them for later.

Optional toppings:
- Hot sauce
- Yellow mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Cheddar cheese
- BBQ sauce

We love experimenting with all kind of different hot dog flavours and toppings. Here are a few of our favorites…
Must-Try Hot Dog Varieties
- Chili cheese dogs
- Coney Island hot dogs
- Chicago style hot dogs
- New York hot dogs
- Smoked dogs
- Tortilla wrapped dogs
- Mexican hot dogs
- Mini hot dog appetizers
- Hawaiian grilled pineapple hot dogs
- Bacon wrapped hot dogs

Be sure to check out these 20+ MUST TRY Hot Dog Recipes too!
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The Best Chili Cheese Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 6 all beef hot dogs
- 6 hot dog buns
- Hot dog sauce prepared
- Nacho sauce prepared
Instructions
- Place the dogs in boiling water to cook.
- Boil for 4-6 minutes.
- Using tongs, place the dog into a fresh bun.
- Top with several tablespoons of the ground beef mixture.
- Add nacho cheese sauce overtop.
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