Description
Prepare a delicious chili cheese hot dog recipe for Father’s Day and let your dad enjoy a delicious American hot dog feast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 hot dog buns
- 4 beef hot dogs
- 1 can (15 oz) chili (or homemade chili if preferred)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onions (optional, for topping)
- 1/4 cup chopped jalapenos (optional, for topping)
- Ketchup and mustard, for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Hot Dogs
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Grill the hot dogs for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are heated through and have grill marks.
Step 2: Warm the Chili
- While the hot dogs are grilling, heat the chili in a saucepan over medium heat until it’s warmed through.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 3: Assemble the Chili Cheese Hot Dogs
- Place each grilled hot dog into a bun.
- Spoon a generous amount of chili over each hot dog.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chili.
- Add chopped onions and jalapenos if desired.
- Drizzle with ketchup and mustard, if desired.
Step 4: Serve
- Place the assembled chili cheese hot dogs on a serving platter.
- Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!
Equipment

All-Clad Copper Core 5-Ply Stainless Steel Sauce Pan
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All-Clad Essentials Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan
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[220 Sheets] Full Sheet Pan 16 x 24 Inch Parchment Paper Baking Sheets by Baker’s Signature
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- Customize the toppings according to Dad’s preferences. You can add additional toppings like diced tomatoes, pickles, or even a dollop of sour cream.
- For an extra kick of flavor, try using spicy chili or adding hot sauce to the chili before topping the hot dogs.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can boil or pan-fry the hot dogs instead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Holidays