Baked hot dogs with chili, cheddar, onions, and buttery buns create a warm, cheesy crowd-pleaser.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 8 beef hot dogs, sliced into 1-inch pieces
→ Chili
02 - 2 cups prepared chili (homemade or canned, with or without beans)
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
→ Dairy
04 - 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Breads
05 - 6 hot dog buns, sliced in half
→ Pantry
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
→ Garnishes (optional)
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
09 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
# How-To:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Place halved hot dog buns cut-side up in the baking dish. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.
03 - Scatter sliced hot dogs evenly over the buns, then sprinkle with finely chopped onion.
04 - Pour chili evenly over the hot dog and onion mixture.
05 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese uniformly over the chili layer.
06 - Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, until cheese is melted, bubbly, and the dish is thoroughly heated.
07 - Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions and spoonfuls of sour cream if desired.
08 - Serve hot to enjoy immediately.
