Cheesy Chili Dogs Recipe

Spice up your game day or weeknight dinner with these cheesy chili dogs! This recipe is quick, easy, and customizable. Use your favorite hot dogs (cut into 1-inch pieces) and swap out the buffalo wing sauce for taco sauce if you prefer a milder flavor. Get ready for a flavor explosion of cheesy, spicy goodness in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 362.3 kcal
Protein 32g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheesy Chili Dogs

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How to Make Cheesy Chili Dogs

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1 (15-ounce) can chili beans (drained and rinsed), 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce (or taco sauce), 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a separate bowl, gently mix 8 hot dogs (cut into 1-inch pieces) with 1/4 cup of the cheese chili mixture.
  4. Grease a baking dish and spread the hot dog mixture evenly.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
  6. While the chili dog mixture is baking, lightly toast 8 hot dog buns.
  7. Spoon the hot dog mixture into the buns.
  8. Top each chili dog with a heaping tablespoon of diced tomatoes (about 1/2 cup total).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

41g

Carbs

9g

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