CHEESY CHILI HOT DOGS

These Cheesy Chili Hot Dogs with Borden Extra Sharp Cheddar Melts are a summer grilling recipe packed with melty cheese, chili, and backyard BBQ flavor for easy family meals.

CHEESY CHILI HOT DOGS

These Cheesy Chili Hot Dogs with Borden Extra Sharp Cheddar Melts are a summer grilling recipe packed with melty cheese, chili, and backyard BBQ flavor for easy family meals.

Servings
4
Prep Time
10 MIN
Cook Time
15 MIN
Ingredients
4 hot dogs
4 buns, toasted if you prefer
1 cup chili
4 slices Borden® Extra Sharp Cheddar Melts or American Melts
Optional toppings: pickled jalapeños finely diced red onion, Borden® Sharp Cheddar Finely Shredded Cheese, corn chips
Steps
1
PREHEAT grill to medium heat (375–400°F). See below if using an oven instead.
2
GRILL hot dogs, turning occasionally, until heated through and lightly charred, about 5–7 minutes.
3
WARM chili in a small grill or microwave-safe dish until heated through.
4
PLACE hot dogs in buns on a piece of foil or grill-safe tray.
5
SPOON chili over each and top with Borden Extra Sharp Cheddar Melts.
6
CLOSE grill lid and heat 2 minutes, until cheese is melted and buns are lightly toasted.
7
SERVE warm with any additional toppings -- like pickled jalapeños, finely diced red onion, Borden® Sharp Cheddar Finely Shredded Cheese, corn chips
8
OPTIONAL - OVEN DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Place hot dogs in buns and arrange in a baking dish. 3. Spoon chili evenly over each hot dog. 4. Bake 10-15 minutes, until heated through. 5. Top with Borden Extra Sharp Cheddar Melts and any additional toppings. 6. Bake for an additional 3 minutes, until cheese is melted. 7. Serve hot.