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The Best Chili Cheese Dogs

Chili Cheese Hot Dog Recipe

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.

Chili Cheese Hot Dog Recipe

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 Cheese Hot Dog Recipe

Chili Dog Recipe:

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Chili Cheese Hot Dog Ingredients

Ingredients:

Chili Hot Dogs

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.

Hot Dog Sauce Recipe

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.

Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe

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.

Hot to Boil Hot Dogs Process

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.

Chili Cheese Hot Dog Ingredients
Chili Cheese Hot Dog Process

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

Chili Cheese Hot Dog Process

5. Add nacho cheese sauce overtop.

Chili Cheese Hot Dog Recipe

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!

Chili Cheese Hot Dog Recipe

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.
Chili Cheese Hot Dog Recipe

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.

Chili Cheese Hot Dog Recipe

Optional toppings:

  • Hot sauce
  • Yellow mustard
  • Mayonnaise
  • Cheddar cheese
  • BBQ sauce
Chili Cheese Hot Dog Recipe

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 Hot Dog Recipe

Be sure to check out these 20+ MUST TRY Hot Dog Recipes too!

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Chili Cheese Hot Dog Recipe

The Best Chili Cheese Hot Dogs

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

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.

Ingredients

  • 6 all beef hot dogs
  • 6 hot dog buns
  • Hot dog sauce, prepared
  • Nacho sauce, prepared

Instructions

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.

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I'm an active mom of twin boys who is always looking for opportunities to inspire creativity through fun crafts, do-it-yourself projects and delicious recipes. This blog has been an integral part of supporting my little family and I am so grateful to have you become a part of our journey! Let's create together... Read more...

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