Course: Main Course, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 chili dogs
Calories: 441kcal
These hot dogs are topped with chili and cheese, then oven-baked to make the best chili dogs ever.Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Optional Toppings
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Ketchup
- Mustard
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Pour the olive oil into a large nonstick skillet or griddle set over medium-high heat.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Place the hot dog buns face down on the skillet just long enough to toast the buns.
8 hot dog buns
Place the hot dog buns face up on a baking sheet with high sides or casserole dish. Sprinkle onions, cilantro, and desired amount of ketchup and mustard into each bun. Sprinkle with ½ cup cheese.
½ cup chopped yellow onion, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, Ketchup, Mustard, 2½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Place a hot dog into each bun.
8 hot dogs
Top the hot dogs and buns generously with chili and then top with the remaining 2 cups of cheese.
2 cups Chili
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
To make them even toastier, you can remove the foil and broil for another 3-4 minutes, being careful not to burn the buns.
Allow to cool at least 5 minutes before serving.
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Storage: Store the components of these chili dogs in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Assemble and follow the recipe beginning at step 4 once ready to enjoy.
Serving: 1chili dog | Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1062mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 447IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 332mg | Iron: 5mg