Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups homemade chili below (or canned chili or leftover chili)
  • ¼ cup hot water
  • 8 hot dogs
  • 8 hot dog buns (large bakery, unsliced)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (softened )
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • onions, pickles, and jalapenos (for topping)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Combine chili, hot water and hotdogs in a skillet over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and let cook 5-7 minutes or until chili has thickened. (see note for homemade chili below).
  • While chili is thickening, cut the hotdogs buns from the top and brush with butter. Bake 5 minutes.
  • Fill each bun with a hot dog and spoon chili on top. Top with shredded cheese and bake 15 minutes or until buns are toasted and cheese is melted.