Grilled Chili Cheese Dogs

Skillet-buttered hot dog buns topped with shredded cheddar, split chili cheese hot dogs (¾ of the way through), more cheddar and chives, covered with a lid until cheese is melty, folded over to sandwich. That’s what these Grilled Chili Cheese Dogs offer. Coming out delicious and flavorful, these hot dog sandwiches surely keep you satisfied. Let’s give them a try!

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Grilled Chili Cheese Dogs

Recipe by Bell BrittanyCourse: Breakfast, Brunch, LunchCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

25

minutes

Total time

25

minutes

If you are findings something good made with hot dogs for breakfast and brunch, these grilled chili cheese dogs are the way to go.

Ingredients

• 4 hot dog buns

• 4 hot dogs

• 1 can all-beef chili

• 3 c. shredded cheddar, divided

• 1/2 white onion, chopped

• 2 tbsp. butter

• 1 tsp. chili powder

• Chopped chives, for garnish

Directions

• Roll out hot dog buns with a rolling pin until flat. Spread bottom with butter and season with chili powder.
• Split hot dogs down the middle, 3/4 of the way through.
• Cook hot dogs in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes per side.
• Stir in chili and simmer 5 minutes. Transfer chili dogs to a plate and wipe out skillet.
• Add a hot dog bun buttered-side-down to skillet and top with 1/2 cup cheddar.
• Top with a chili cheese dog and 1/4 cup more cheddar, onions, and chives. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Cover with a lid until cheese is melty, then fold over buns to sandwich. Serve immediately.

Recipe Video

Source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54504/grilled-chili-cheese-dogs-recipe/

Notes

Grilled Chili Cheese Dogs are a skillet-made sandwich that combines classic chili dogs with a grilled, cheesy bun. Flattened hot dog buns are buttered and seasoned, then filled with split hot dogs simmered in chili, shredded cheddar, onion, and chives. Cooking everything in a skillet allows the buns to toast while the cheese melts, creating a compact sandwich that’s easy to eat.

The recipe works because flattening the buns increases surface contact with the pan, helping them brown evenly and hold the fillings in place. Splitting the hot dogs allows the chili and cheese to settle into the center rather than sliding off. Covering the skillet briefly traps heat, which melts the cheese thoroughly without overcooking the bread or drying out the filling.

This dish fits well into everyday cooking since it uses familiar ingredients and comes together quickly in one pan. It’s best served right away while the cheese is melted and the buns are crisp. Leftover chili can be reheated and reused, but the sandwiches themselves don’t store well once assembled. Small adjustments, such as changing the cheese or skipping the onion, can be made without changing the overall method.