This Recipe is a Cheesy, Easy, and Delicious Crowd-Pleaser!
I never need an excuse to enjoy chili cheese dogs, but here’s a fun one: did you know there’s a National Chili Dog Day that wraps up National Hot Dog Month? I love these classic American comfort food staples as much as the next person, but who knew there were specific days to celebrate them? This year, National Chili Dog Day falls on July 31st (tomorrow) and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a batch of my easy, cheesy, and flavorful oven-baked chili cheese dogs.
Trust me when I say that these aren’t your average oven-baked chili cheese dogs! This ooey-gooey crowd-pleaser is easy to assemble and even easier to enjoy. Just line your buns on a large jelly roll pan, stuff them, bake, and enjoy. Each bun is loaded with a hot dog, hearty chili, shredded cheese, chopped onion, and your favorite fixings, then oven-baked to golden perfection. Imagine perfectly melted cheese over a fully loaded, crisp, toasty bun. Delicious, oh-so nostalgic, and guaranteed to be a hit! Psst… scroll to the bottom of this blog for a list of recommended recipes to serve alongside your dogs!
Whether you’re celebrating National Chili Dog Day or simply craving a nostalgic summer dinner, these oven-baked chili cheese dogs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Tiffy Tip! Keep this recipe in your back pocket for the fall! Oven-baked chili cheese dogs are a game day and football season staple. The best part? They’re incredibly easy to make in bulk, making them the perfect recipe for hosting a crowd.
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Oven-Baked Chili Cheese Dogs
Ingredients
- 8 split hot dog buns
- 3 Tbsp. yellow mustard or ketchup
- 8 hot dogs, cooked
- 2 cups prepared chili
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup white onion chopped
- ¼ cup dill pickle relish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º F. Line a large jelly roll pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Arrange hot dog buns on the pan, cut side up. Evenly spread mustard, ketchup, or both, on the inside of buns. Place hot dogs in each bun. Layer chili, cheese and onion on each hot dog. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Top with dill pickle relish and serve immediately.
Notes
- I use Applegate’s “Great Organic Hot Dog” which is free of preservatives and made with organic, grass-fed beef. They also offer turkey and chicken hot dogs, so there’s an option for everyone!
- Any chili recipe works, I personally prefer my homemade chili recipe! For the sake of time and ease you can opt for a pre-made store bought chili.
- I highly recommend using parchment paper sheets or aluminum foil sheets to line your pan. The pre-cut sheets are so convenient and make clean-up a breeze.
I’ve Got the Oven-Baked Chili Cheese Dogs… Now What??
The pairing possibilities are endless, but here are a few of my go-to favorites! Start with a Watermelon, Arugula & Goat Cheese Salad for a bright, refreshing summer bite. For the perfect side dish, try my 6 Bean Baked Beans—a flavorful twist on the classic baked beans. Don’t forget the drinks! I love serving a skinny margarita for a light and zesty cocktail pairing. And to finish things off? Ice cream with spiked berries, a nostalgic and delicious summer dessert!
