Making a Chili Cheese Dog: A Step-by-Step Guide To This Fan Favorite posted by Taylor Munsell Pin Share Tweet Email SomethingSwanky is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. If there’s one thing that Americans know how to do, it’s making a delicious comfort food dish. And a chili cheese dog is no exception! This combination of savory chili and creamy cheese is perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to family celebrations. So why not give this classic dish a try? You won’t be disappointed! A Chili Cheese Dog Chili Cheese Dogs are unlike any other hot dog you’ve ever tried! These are quick, easy, and delicious. They’re a great way to cook for a crowd! These dogs are great for picnics! A Baked Chili Cheese Dog A baked chili cheese dog will rock your game day or potluck! This is the best way you can make a lot of delicious, savory chili dogs at once. The bread creates a crispy bun that can withstand the thick chili. The cheese is melted and holds everything together. These chili dogs will be a hit with everyone! These will transport you back to the good times! Chili dogs can be described as comfort food. They are salty, salty, super cheesy, and soul-satisfying. It is easy to make chili dogs at once by baking them. Everyone can enjoy the Chili dogs together. Chili dogs don’t keep well, so make sure you only cook what you need. These are quick and easy to make, so you can bake more as you need them. These are a must-try! Click To Tweet What You Need To Make Chili Cheese Dogs These chili dogs will be a hit with your entire family. Hot Dog Buns: Use a thick bun to hold the chili in place.Hot Dogs: Always have your favorite hot dog on hand so that you can grab them at a moment’s notice.Chili: Use canned chili or make your own with a favorite chili recipe.Shredded cheddar Cheese: You can shred your cheese.Optional Toppings: Chopped Red Onions, and Chopped parsley. How To Bake Chili Cheese Dogs To prevent buns from falling over, use a 9×13 pan with sides. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Put the hot dogs in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place the hot dogs in the bun.Top them: Evenly top with chili and shredded cheddar cheese.Bake: Bake for 20-25 mins until cheese is melted. Add optional toppings. (Source) Tips For The Best Baked Chili Dogs (Source) These chili dogs can be baked and served in a baking dish. Buns: Use good quality buns to make chili and hot dogs. They will stay crispy and browned by baking.Add condiments: Before you put the hot dogs in, you can add ketchup, mustard, or relish to the buns.Cheese: Shred your cheese. Most store-bought shredded cheddar cheeses have anti-caking and preservatives that prevent them from melting.Hotdogs: If you want a crispy crust on your hotdogs, you can grill or bake them before you put them in the bun.Make-Ahead: If you wish, you can make the chili a day ahead of time (if you’re not using canned). This will make it even quicker to assemble.Leftovers: These don’t save well. If you have leftovers, the hot dog buns will become soggy. I recommend removing the chili and hot dog from the bun and storing it in an airtight container. For leftovers, toss the buns and buy new ones. Chili Dog Variations These chili cheese dogs can be customized in many ways to wow your guests: Cheese: Use a variety of cheese to create different flavors. For a kick, add some pepper jack, Colby Jack, and mozzarella. This homemade cheese sauce will make your chili dogs extra saucy.Toppings: I love the red onions, but you can also use other toppings: bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, and tomatoes.Broil: If you want to crisp up the buns and melt the cheese, you can place the baked dogs under a broiler for the final few minutes. Make sure they don’t burn.Sauces: Some people like to add a little extra flavor to their buns or sauces before baking. Fry Sauce, Buffalo Sauce, and Chick-fil-A Sauce are some options. It could change how you cook chili dogs. Chili Dog Wrap Up A chili cheese dog is easy to make, and a batch of them will be a hit for any kind of party, for friends or family. Try this delicious dish and see what you think of it. We promise that you’ll love them!
