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Chili Cheese Dogs

Name: Chili Cheese Dogs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (15 oz) can chili; 4 hot dogs; 4 hot dog buns; ¼ cup butter, melted; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 slices American or cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons diced red onion

Chili cheese dogs are a straightforward American comfort classic where canned chili and melted cheese transform simple hot dogs into a satisfying meal. The garlic butter–toasted buns and fresh diced onion add texture and flavor that elevate this weeknight staple.

🌍American 🏷️Family-friendly 🏷️10 min prep 🏷️Slow cook 🏷️Comfort food 🏷️Hot dogs

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Total

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

1 (15 oz) can chili
4 hot dogs
4 hot dog buns
¼ cup butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 slices American or cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons diced red onion

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Instructions

1
Place hot dogs in a Suvie pan. Place pan in the bottom zone of Suvie. Pour chili into a second Suvie pan and place in the top zone of Suvie. Input settings, and cook now or schedule. Bottom Zone: Slow Cook High for 45 minutes
2
Combine melted butter and minced garlic in a small heat-proof bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Set aside.
3
Remove pans from Suvie. Divide hot buns, open-faced, between two clean, dry Suvie pans. Brush buns with garlic butter. Place pans in Suvie and broil for 5-7 minutes until browned, watching closely to avoid burning.
4
Remove pans from Suvie. Place one hot dog in each bun and a scoop of chili on top of each hot dog.
5
Tear up American cheese slices and arrange on top of chili. Return pans to Suvie and broil for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melty.
6
Remove pans from Suvie, garnish each chili dog with diced red onion, and serve.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Toast the garlic butter buns in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crispy to prevent them from getting soggy under the chili and cheese.
Warm the canned chili separately in a saucepan so you can control its temperature and consistency—it should be hot but not boiling when spooned onto the dogs.
Layer in order: hot dog, cheese slice, chili, then diced red onion for the best texture and flavor distribution.
Use fresh, quality hot dogs if possible; they plump up better when heated and have better flavor than lower-grade varieties.

Substitutions

Canned chili → homemade chili or beef stew (use the same volume; adjust seasoning to taste)
American cheese → cheddar, Swiss, or pepper jack slices (melts well and adds different flavor profiles)
Hot dog buns → slider buns or pretzel buns (smaller portions or a different texture base)
Diced red onion → diced yellow onion or green onion (white onion works but is milder)

Storage & make-ahead

Assemble chili cheese dogs fresh and eat immediately. Leftover components can be refrigerated separately for up to 3 days; reheat chili and hot dogs before reassembling.