The Best Chili Cheese Hot 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.
Servings: 6
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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.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or air fryer.
- Toasted buns make all the difference—brush with olive oil or butter and broil until golden.
- Simmer the chili long enough to thicken but not dry it out—it should be rich, not soupy.
- You can prep the chili in advance and keep it warm on low heat while you boil the dogs.
- Freeze leftover chili in an airtight container for emergency hot dog nights.
- For extra melty goodness, add shredded cheddar on top of the nacho cheese.
- You can swap ground beef for ground turkey for a leaner chili without losing flavor.
- Want a meatless version? Try vegan chili and hot dogs for a totally plant-based twist.