Chili dogs, hearty chili, hot dog buns, cheddar cheese, and onions baked together for a crowd-pleasing main.
# 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 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Breads
05 - 6 hot dog buns, sliced in half
→ Pantry
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Garnishes (optional)
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
09 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Place halved hot dog buns cut-side up into the prepared baking dish.
03 - Brush buns with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with garlic powder.
04 - Distribute sliced hot dogs evenly over the buns.
05 - Sprinkle chopped onion over the hot dogs.
06 - Evenly pour chili over the hot dog mixture, spreading gently to cover.
07 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
08 - Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and casserole is fully heated through.
09 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions and dollops of sour cream, if desired. Serve hot.
