Description
Homemade Cincinnati Chili Dogs combine juicy grilled hot dogs nestled in toasted buns, generously topped with warm, flavorful Cincinnati-style chili, sharp shredded cheddar cheese, and crisp chopped onions. This comforting recipe offers a delicious twist on classic chili dogs with authentic regional chili and optional mustard for added tang.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Dogs and Buns
- 6 hot dogs
- 6 hot dog buns
Toppings
- 1½ cup Cincinnati Chili
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup chopped onions
- Mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to get ready for grilling the hot dogs.
- Grill 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 Chili: While the hot dogs grill, warm the Cincinnati chili in a small pot on the stovetop or in the microwave until hot.
- Toast Buns: Toast the hot dog buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until they are lightly browned and slightly crispy.
- Assemble Chili Dogs: Place each grilled hot dog into a toasted bun, then spoon a generous amount of warm Cincinnati chili over each dog.
- Add Cheese and Onions: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and chopped onions over the chili-covered hot dogs. Add mustard if desired for extra flavor.
- Melt Cheese (Optional): For melted cheese, place assembled chili dogs under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Notes
- These Cincinnati Chili Dogs are perfect comfort food with a balance of savory chili, melted cheese, and crunchy onions.
- If you do not have a grill, you can cook the hot dogs in a skillet or pan on the stovetop instead.
- Broiling to melt the cheese is optional but adds a delicious gooey texture.
- Adjust the amount of chili and toppings to your preference for spiciness and flavor.
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
