Baked beef hot dogs, chili, cheese, and buns combine for a crowd-pleasing, comforting dinner.
# Components:
→ 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 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Place halved hot dog buns, cut-side up, in the baking dish. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.
03 - Distribute sliced hot dogs evenly over the buns.
04 - Sprinkle finely chopped onion over the hot dogs.
05 - Pour prepared chili evenly over the hot dogs and onions.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the surface.
07 - Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
08 - Remove from oven, let stand for 5 minutes, then garnish with chives or green onions and dollops of sour cream if desired.
09 - Serve hot.
