Warm baked dish with sliced hot dogs, chili, onions, and cheese for satisfying meals.
# 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 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Breads
05 - 6 hot dog buns, sliced in half
→ Pantry
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
→ Garnishes (optional)
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
09 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Arrange the halved hot dog buns with cut side up in the baking dish. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.
03 - Evenly distribute the sliced hot dogs over the buttered buns.
04 - Sprinkle the finely chopped yellow onion evenly over the hot dogs.
05 - Evenly pour the prepared chili over the hot dog and onion layer.
06 - Generously cover the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese.
07 - Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Optionally, garnish with chopped chives or green onions and spoon on sour cream before serving.
