Description
These Homemade Cincinnati Chili Dogs feature juicy grilled hot dogs nestled in toasted buns, generously topped with warm, spiced Cincinnati-style chili, sharp shredded cheddar cheese, and crunchy chopped onions. Optionally finished with mustard or melted cheese under the broiler, they offer the perfect combination of smoky, savory, and tangy flavors for a comforting classic American meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Dogs & Buns
- 6 hot dogs
- 6 hot dog buns
Toppings
- 1½ cups Cincinnati chili
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup chopped onions
- Mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the hot dogs.
- Grill the Hot Dogs: Place the hot dogs on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and heated through.
- Warm the Cincinnati Chili: While the hot dogs are grilling, gently heat the Cincinnati chili in a small pot over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
- Toast the Buns: Place the hot dog buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes, turning as needed, just until they are lightly toasted and golden brown.
- Assemble the Chili Dogs: Place each grilled hot dog inside a toasted bun. Spoon a generous amount of warm Cincinnati chili over each hot dog.
- Add Cheese and Onions: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and chopped onions evenly on top of the chili.
- Optional Cheese Melting: For melted cheese, place the assembled chili dogs under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Serve with Mustard: Add mustard on top if desired, then serve immediately while hot and flavorful.
Notes
- These chili dogs are a comforting classic, combining smoky grilled hot dogs, spiced Cincinnati chili, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh onions for a delightful texture and flavor contrast.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the hot dogs in a skillet or boil them, then toast the buns in a pan for a similar effect.
- Customize toppings by adding jalapeños, pickles, or your favorite hot sauce for extra kick.
- For an extra cheesy touch, broil the chili dogs briefly to melt the cheese perfectly over the chili.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture, as the warm chili and melted cheese complement the hot dogs and buns beautifully.
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
