A baked dish of beef hot dogs, chili, cheddar, and fresh toppings delivers hearty flavor and comfort.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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 and 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Breads
05 - 6 hot dog buns, sliced in half
→ Pantry
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Garnishes
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
09 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Place the hot dog bun halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish. Use a pastry brush or spoon to coat the buns with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with garlic powder.
03 - Scatter the sliced hot dogs evenly over the arranged buns.
04 - Evenly distribute the finely chopped onion over the hot dogs.
05 - Pour the chili evenly over the hot dog and onion mixture, ensuring full coverage.
06 - Top with shredded cheddar cheese, spreading it in an even layer.
07 - Transfer the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and casserole is thoroughly heated.
08 - Remove casserole from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions and dollops of sour cream as desired.
09 - Serve hot directly from the baking dish.
