Description
Embrace the ultimate comfort food with these Baked Chili Dogs, a dish that turns any gathering into a festive occasion! Packed with homemade chili, melted cheese, and crunchy Fritos, these chili dogs are perfect for game day or a fun family dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chili:
16 oz ground beef or turkey
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans (15 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Chili Dogs:
8 hot dog buns
8 hot dogs
Prepared chili (from the above recipe)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1 cup crushed Fritos corn chips
Instructions
Make the Chili: In a large pan, brown the meat, drain excess fat, and add onions. Stir in beans, tomatoes, and seasonings. Simmer until thick.
Preheat Oven: Set to 375°F (190°C).
Assemble: Place hot dogs in buns, line them up in a baking dish, top with chili and cheese.
Bake: Cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish: Top with sour cream, green onions, and crushed Fritos before serving.
Notes
Add a layer of extra cheese midway through baking for a gooier texture.
Consider adding a dash of smoked paprika to the chili for a deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chili dog
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg