Description

Enjoy these Homemade Cincinnati Chili Dogs, a delicious twist on the classic hot dog featuring juicy grilled hot dogs smothered in flavorful Cincinnati-style chili, topped with sharp cheddar cheese and crunchy onions, all nestled in toasted buns. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal with an option to add mustard and melt the cheese under the broiler for extra indulgence.

Ingredients

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Hot Dogs and Buns

6 hot dogs
6 hot dog buns

Toppings

1½ cup Cincinnati Chili
¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
⅓ cup onions, chopped
Mustard (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the hot dogs ensuring a nice sear and even cooking.
Grill the Hot Dogs: Place the hot dogs on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned and heated through.
Heat the Chili: While the hot dogs are grilling, warm the Cincinnati chili in a small pot over low heat or use a microwave-safe container to heat in the microwave until hot.
Toast the Buns: Place the hot dog buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until they are lightly browned and slightly crispy.
Assemble the Chili Dogs: Place each grilled hot dog into a toasted bun, spoon a generous amount of warmed Cincinnati chili over each hot dog.
Add Cheese and Onions: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped onions evenly over the chili-covered hot dogs. Optionally, add mustard to taste.
Melt the Cheese (Optional): For a melty cheese finish, place the assembled chili dogs under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Notes

These Cincinnati Chili Dogs are the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy grilled hot dogs, warm spiced chili, sharp cheddar, and crunchy onions in toasted buns.
If you do not have a grill, you can cook the hot dogs in a skillet or boil them before assembly.
Adding mustard is optional but adds a nice tangy contrast to the rich chili and cheese.
Melting the cheese under the broiler adds a delicious finish but can be skipped for a quick meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chili dog
Calories: 363 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 945 mg
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 16 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg