Homemade Cincinnati Chili Dogs (Print)
Juicy hot dogs with Cincinnati chili, cheddar, and onions in toasted buns for instant comfort.
# Ingredients:
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6 hot dogs
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6 hot dog buns
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1½ cups Cincinnati-style chili
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¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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⅓ cup chopped onions
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Mustard (optional)
# Directions:
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Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
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Grill the hot dogs for 5-7 minutes or until they are browned and heated through.
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While the hot dogs are grilling, heat the Cincinnati chili in a small pot or microwave.
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Toast the hot dog buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Place a grilled hot dog in each bun and top with a generous amount of Cincinnati chili. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped onions. Add mustard, if desired.
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For melted cheese, place the assembled chili dogs under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.
# Notes:
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Use a grill pan or skillet if a BBQ grill is unavailable.
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Toast the buns to keep them from becoming soggy.
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Make the chili ahead of time for better flavor development.