What to Pair with these Chili Cheese Dogs
- Onions. Onions are a crucial topping for chili cheese hot dog. They add a bite in both flavor and texture.
- Mustard. Also crucial topping. It adds a nice brightness that cuts through the richness of the chili.
- For sides: I love potato or macaroni salad and potato chips. If you’re having a party serve some fries so people have the option of chili cheese fries!
- For drinking: ice cold beer or a margarita come to mind for summer refreshing.
- If you’re having an issue with the cheese melting, place it under the broiler or carefully on a grill not over direct heat and close the lid for a minute or so.
- Make Frito Chili Pie! Serve the chili with fries or corn chips so people can make frito pies or chili cheese fries!
You can definitely make the chili ahead and store it in the fridge for up to three days. And then assemble them when you’re ready to serve them.
Easy! Use vegan hot dogs and vegan substitute ground beef for the chili. And of course, use vegan cheese.
How to Make Chili Cheese Dogs:
- Start by making the chili. In a saucepan, cook down the onions until they’ve softened then add the beef along with the spices and cook until the beef has browned. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for a few minutes to let the flavors come together.
- Heat up the hot dogs. You have options, whatever your preference is. I like to grill them for the additional flavor and the way the grill marks look.
- Toast the buns. This is important! You want the buns to not just be squishy soft all the way through, toasting them with not only add flavor but also help them stand up to the chili.
- Assemble! To assemble the chili dogs, place a hot dog in a bun, top with mustard, then finish with the chili, cheese, and onion.
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FAQ
What is Hot dog chili made of?
What is the difference between a hot dog and a chili dog?
Are chili dogs healthy?
Why are chilli dogs so good?
What is a chili dog?
A chili dog is a hot dog served in a bun and topped with a meat sauce, such as chili con carne. Additional toppings may include cheese, onions, and mustard.
Is chili powder gluten free?
There isn’t necessarily a reason for gluten to be in chili powder, but there is always a possibility that it is an added ingredient, or it is processed in a facility that processes wheat as well. If you are concerned and absolutely can’t tolerate any gluten, there are some gluten free labeled chili powders. Another possibility is to ask the company directly, because unless something is labeled gluten free it is difficult to know whether there is gluten in it or not. An example would be oats, they shouldn’t contain gluten, but some are processed in a facility that processes wheat, so unless it’s labeled gluten free it might have faint traces of gluten.
What kind of chili do you use for chili dogs?
Chili Options: Feel free to use your favorite homemade chili recipe or a high-quality canned chili if you’re short on time. Topping Choices: Customize your chili dogs with toppings like shredded cheese, diced onions, or even jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Where did chili dog come from?
The dish is often sold at numerous street stands, local eateries, and sports stadiums. No one can really agree about the origins or the inventor of the chili dog: some claim it was invented in Texas, the chili capital, while others believe that the first chili dog was created at Art’s Famous Chili Dog Stand in southern Los Angeles.