Homemade Cincinnati Chili Dogs
These Homemade Cincinnati Chili Dogs are the ultimate comfort food, juicy grilled hot dogs tucked into toasted buns and smothered with warm, spiced Cincinnati-style chili, sharp cheddar, and crunchy onions. No grill? No problem.
Servings: 6
Calories: 363kcal
Ingredients
- 6 hot dogs
- 6 hot dog buns
- 1½ cup Cincinnati Chili
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ⅓ cup onions chopped
- mustard optional
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill the hot dogs for 5-7 minutes, or until they are browned and heated through.
- While the hot dogs are grilling, heat the Cincinnati chili in a small pot or microwave.
- Toast the hot dog buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes, or until they are lightly browned.
- Place a grilled hot dog in each bun and top with a generous amount of Cincinnati chili.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped onions over the top of the chili. Add mustard, if desired. You can also place the chili dogs under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Grill or pan, both work: Use a grill pan or skillet if your BBQ’s on the fritz (or run over in the driveway, true story).
- Toast the buns: It’s the easiest way to keep things from getting soggy.
- Broil for extra melt: Once assembled, pop them under the broiler for 2 minutes to get that cheese bubbly and irresistible.
- Make the chili ahead: It gets better overnight, so it’s perfect for prepping the day before.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chili dog | Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 945mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 5mg
