Cheesy bake combining sliced hot dogs, chili, and melted cheddar in a warm, baked dish.
# Components:
→ 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 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (approximately 6 ounces)
→ 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
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and 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 garlic powder evenly.
03 - Distribute sliced hot dogs evenly over the buttered buns.
04 - Sprinkle finely chopped onion over the hot dogs.
05 - Pour prepared chili uniformly over the layered ingredients.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chili layer.
07 - Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chives or green onions and dollops of sour cream as desired.
09 - Serve warm to enjoy.
