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Chili Cheese Dogs

Hot dogs. They’re the holy grail of summertime food. From camping to cookouts, baseball games to block parties, summer just wouldn’t be the same without the ever-present hot dog. Not only is the whole month of July dedicated to celebrating and eating them, but tuning in for Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest every Fourth of July has become a sort of national past time.

If you want to take your hot dog game to the next level this summer, these oven-baked chili cheese dogs are a delicious alternative to the traditional grilled or fire-roasted weenies. Watch the video below to see how it’s done!

How to Make: Oven Baked Chili Cheese Dogs

Ingredients:

  • 6 hot dogs
  • 6 hot dog buns
  • 2 cups prepared chili
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 red or yellow onion, chopped
  • mustard and ketchup

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 9×13 baking pan with tin-foil (for easy clean-up). Place hot dog buns inside.
  2. Squeeze desired amounts of mustard, ketchup and relish into the inside bottom of each bun. Then put a hot dog inside each bun, over the sauces.
  3. Ladle 1/3 cup of chili onto each hot dog, and then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and onion.
  4. Cover pan with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Let stand 5 minutes and then carefully remove foil. Use a spatula to help remove hot dogs from pan.
  6. Enjoy

    Adapted from: Life in the Lofthouse

Looking for a lighter summertime dish to bring to your next family picnic or potluck? Try our easy 5-Minute Chicken Salad!

 

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