Spicy Chili Cheese Hot Dogs

Chili and hot dogs go together like butter and popcorn. Or peas and carrots. Actually better than those pairings. Me, I like a little kick so I made spicy chili cheese hot dogs. That perfect pairing just got even better. And even better, they definitely satisfy my ‘messier is better’ theory because these dogs are definitely messy. Don’t be tempted to eat these with a fork and knife. That’s not right. You gotta get in there and get messy!

Spicy Chili Cheese Hot Dogs

Easy. Or Not.

You can take two routes when making some spicy chili cheese hot dogs. You could grab a can of meatless chili out of the pantry. And a jar of jalapeno queso. Even some pre-cut onions. In just a few minutes you could be enjoying these dogs. Or you could make some chili, throw together a cheese sauce, and go the from-scratch route. Either way, they’re gonna be good. It’s up to you.

If I’ve got the time I’ll cook my dogs on the grill. Nothing beats a juicy, beefy dog over charcoal. But if I don’t, it’s off the air fryer I got. Not only does the air fryer cook dogs up great, it also toasts the buns perfectly.

I use a pretty straight-forward air fryer, that doesn’t have a lot of bells (ok, it has a bell for when the timer goes off!) and whistles. It gets the job done.

Check out my life of the best hot dog recipes!

Spicy Chili Cheese Hot Dogs
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Spicy Chili Cheese Hot Dogs

Messier is better. Here's proof.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 271kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 hot dogs cooked as desired
  • 4 hot dog buns warmed
  • ½ cup chili warmed. use no-bean chili. you might want a little more than 1/2 cup
  • 1 jalapeño stemmed, seeded, diced
  • ¼ cup cheese sauce warmed, you might want a little more than 1/4 cup
  • ¼ cup onion chopped

Instructions

  • Place the hot dogs onto the buns.
  • Divide the chili between the hot dogs.
  • Add the jalapeno to the warmed cheese sauce and stir.
  • Divide between the hot dogs.
  • Add the onion.
  • Serve!

Notes

I like to cut a shallow slit down the dogs lengthwise before cooking. The hot dogs open up a bit while cooking. This allows the toppings to settle in to the dog, not spilling out when you take a bite.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Franks and Beans Hot Dogs

I love franks and beans. And I love hot dogs on a bun. Why not put the two together and have both in one bite? Well, you can sure bet Franks and Beans hot dogs are great. Delicious beefy (grilled in my case) hot dogs. Sweet baked beans. Bacon. Gotta have some back. Onion and mustard. All on a great bun. Yep, this is the hot dog of dreams!

Franks and Beans Hot Dogs

The No Messin’ Zone

Sure, I could probably come up with crazy ways to make these franks and beans hot dogs different. Put some kinda fru-fru mustard on them maybe. Use some weird spinach-infused cheddar dogs or something. Nope, this is not the time for that kind of messin’ around. These dogs are meant to invoke memories of a whole lot of franks and beans dishes and hot dogs eaten as a kid. And they do. Mission accomplished.

Also try my Tennessee Smoky hot dog.

Franks and Beans Hot Dogs
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Franks and Beans Hot Dogs

The perfect hot dogs.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 313kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 hot dogs cooked as desired
  • 4 hot dog buns warmed
  • ½ cup baked beans warmed, divided
  • 2 pieces bacon cooked, crumbled, divided
  • 4 tablespoons white onion diced, divided
  • prepared yellow mustard to taste

Instructions

  • Place the hot dogs onto the buns.
  • Divide the baked beans between the hot dogs.
  • Sprinkle dogs with the bacon.
  • Add the onion.
  • Drizzle dogs with mustard and serve!

Notes

I like to cut a shallow slit down the dogs lengthwise before cooking. The hot dogs open up a bit while cooking. This allows the toppings to settle in to the dog, not spilling out when you take a bite.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

The Best Hot Dog Recipes

I’m a huge fan of hot dogs. Nothing beats a perfectly-cooked dog topped with the best flavors. No plain ole dogs here, these are all something special!

Big Mac Hot Dogs
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Alpine Hot Dogs
Alpine Hot Dogs
These Alpine hot dogs combine great mushroom flavor with yummy all-beef hot dogs and great creamy nutty Swiss cheese. Every bite is delicious.
Check out this recipe
2
Blue Moon Hot Dogs
Blue Moon Hot Dogs
The coolness of the salad on these blue moon hot dogs contrasts well with the just-off-the-grill wieners.
Check out this recipe
3
Cajun Meatloaf
Cajun Hot Dogs
Do this next time you cook up some hot dogs. Take a few hot dogs and roll them in Cajun seasoning before cooking them on the grill. That’s it. The result? Totally great.
Check out this recipe
4
Carolina Dogs
Carolina Hot Dogs
I love putting coleslaw on my pulled pork sandwiches, so why not take that same idea and completely amp-up a hot dog? A grilled all-beef dog. Tender moist smoked pulled pork. Tangy Carolina coleslaw. These Carolina hot dogs were a big hit in our house.
Check out this recipe
5
Cedar-Planked Hot Dogs
Cedar-Planked Hot Dogs
Oh my goodness. I was just about as happy as a kid on Christmas morning as I cooked these cedar-planked hot dogs.
Check out this recipe
6
Big Mac Hot Dogs
Big Mac Hot Dogs
One of the most fun things I've made!
Check out this recipe
7
Charlie Mac Dog
Charlie Mac Dog
Everything about this dog screams yummy. 
Check out this recipe
8
Cowboy Hot Dogs
Cowboy Hot Dogs
Now THESE are hot dogs. You’ve got your smoky crispy bacon. There’s sauteed sweet onions and mushrooms. And cheese. 
Check out this recipe
9
French Connection Hot Dogs
French Connection Hot Dogs
These French Connection hot dogs have quickly become a favorite in our household. We love the crunch from the fried onions, the creamy cheese, and the spicy BBQ sauce. These dogs disappear fast.
Check out this recipe
10
German Cowboy Dog
German Cowboy Hot Dog
I could’ve eaten more of these German Cowboys hot dogs than I’ll ever admit online. Or admit even in person for that matter!
Check out this recipe
11
Big Kahuna Dogs
Big Kahuna Hot Dogs
From the moment i ran across this great idea for the Big Kahuna hot dogs I knew one thing: I was going to go big on the pineapple and spicy on the BBQ sauce.
Check out this recipe
12
Grilled Cuban Hot Dogs
Grilled Cuban Hot Dog
Although certainly not an authentic take on the (yummy) Cuban sandwich, these grilled Cuban hot dogs do remind you of the tastes of the handheld classic. 
Check out this recipe
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Islander Hot Dogs
Islander Hot Dogs
These Islander hot dogs are another example of a great dog that doesn’t take a lot of work to put together. Think hot dog. Think salad. Put them together.
Check out this recipe
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Pickled Hot Dogs
Pickled Hot Dogs
When I made these pickled hot dogs, a little voice in the back of my head kept asking if I was making Vienna sausages. To which I replied, No. They may sort of look like Vienna sausages (if they came in a jar), but oh my, they are something completely different.
Check out this recipe
15
Seattle-Style Hot Dogs
Seattle-Style Hot Dogs
Mmmmmm. Oh my goodness. Where have I been that I didn’t know that slathering cream cheese on a hot dog is just about the best thing ever? 
Check out this recipe
16
Stroganoff Hot Dogs
Stroganoff Hot Dogs
These Stroganoff hot dogs combine grilled onions and mushrooms with a creamy sauce and fresh toppings. 
Check out this recipe

Big Mac Hot Dogs

I wanted to make these Big Mac hot dogs the minute I saw the idea floating around in the online recipe world. First, I love Big Macs. I make a few crazy variations on them at home. I’ve made Big Mac smash burgers, subs, hoagies and sliders! I don’t need an excuse to make Big Macs. These hot dogs taste a lot like the fast food favorite and man, were they fun to make! I was smiling the entire time because it felt like I was making the real deal! They are cool and yummy at the same time!

Big Mac Hot Dogs

And More Stuff. Have It Your Way.

Of course one of the advantages of making Big Mac hot dogs yourself is that you can kinda play around a bit. Me, I like a lot of onions and lettuce. Oh sure, give me a few extra pickles too. And extra of that special sauce. I want mine messy. The messier the better. Like sauce-running-down-the-front-of-my-arms messy. That’s the right kind of messy. My homemade version of the classic burgers are messy too.

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

Big Mac Hot Dogs
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Big Mac Hot Dogs

One of the most fun things I've made!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 540kcal

Ingredients

For the sauce (you might have more than you need)

For the hot dogs

  • 4 hot dog buns top-sliced
  • 1 egg white whisked
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 4 hot dogs all-beef, preferred
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 16 dill pickle chips
  • ½ cup onion minced
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce shredded

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

For the hot dogs

  • Note: Preheat your oven to 350 F to bake the buns.
  • Cook the hot dogs as desired. I grilled mine, but you can also steam them, pan fry them, bake them (you do have the oven on!) or even microwave them.
  • Lightly brush the tops of the buns with the egg white. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Bake in a preheated 350 F oven or on a grill for 3-4 minutes.
  • Slather the insides of the buns with the sauce. Don't be shy.
  • Add a piece of cheese to each bun.
  • Add a hot dog to each bun.
  • Slide 4 dill pickle chips alongside each hot dog.
  • Sprinkle tops of dogs with onion and lettuce.
  • Add more sauce if desired.
  • Serve.

Notes

Best served with fries!

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1418mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Tennessee Smoky Hot Dog

I have a rule about hamburgers and sandwiches: the messier they are, the better they taste. That same rule also applies to hot dogs. These Tennessee smoky hot dogs follow my rule to a ‘T’. You’ve got your messy, delicious chili. Those are gonna run down your arms. You’ve also got your messy, crunchy slaw. Yep, going down your arm too. Messy and good!

Tennessee Smoky Hot Dog

Welcome To Tasty Messy

Feel free to substitute some good ole baked beans for the hot dog chili. And a little hickory smoked bacon won’t hurt either. These Tennessee Smoky hot dogs make for the perfect dog.

Also try my slow cooker chili dogs. They put the ‘mess’ in ‘messy’ too. Or something like that.

Also try my cowboy hot dogs.

Tennessee Smoky Hot Dog
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Tennessee Smoky Hot Dog

I have a rule about hamburgers and sandwiches: the messier they are, the better they taste. That same rule also applies to hot dogs. These Tennessee smoky hot dogs follow my rule to a ‘T’.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 229kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Grill dogs and toast buns.
  • Assemble hot dogs by placing dogs on the buns.
  • Top with plenty of the slaw, lots of chili and a nice long squirt of mustard.

Notes

Cut a long narrow slit in your dogs before cooking to give the toppings a great place to go!

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Deluxe Smoked Spiral Hot Dogs

If you have a smoker, you need to make deluxe smoked spiral hot dogs. They are quite different than regular ole grilled dogs. Not only do they pick up a great smoke flavor, they have a slightly different texture… a little denser. Cutting them into spirals makes for a great presentation. It also makes sure your toppings stick to the dogs.

Deluxe Smoked Spiral Hot Dogs

Practice. Practice. And More Practice.

The first time or two that you try and cut a hot dog into a spiral you might not have great success. I can’t say my first few came out super-duper pretty. But after that I got the hang of it. They then came out just like I’d hoped. The same technique can of course be used for sausages such as smoked sausage or half links, too.

Try Marinating Them, Too!

I like to marinate my hot dogs in a combination of Worcestershire sauceand seasonings before cooking them. It definitely adds a lot of flavor and moisture to the dogs. It’s an added something that people don’t expect when they take that first bite.

Also try my other version of yummy smoked spiral hot dogs.

Smoked Spiral Hot Dogs Version 2.0
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Deluxe Smoked Spiral Hot Dogs

If you have a smoker, you need to make deluxe smoked spiral hot dogs. They are quite different than regular ole grilled dogs
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs, smoked
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 229kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

  • Skewer

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Working one at a time, slide the skewer through the center of a dog, lengthwise. If you get it crooked just carefully pull it back and try again. I’ve found that laying the hot dog on a counter and sliding the skewer in while keeping it perfectly horizontal helps. Alternatively you can buy a hot dog spiralizer. See the post text for more information.
  • Take a sharp knife and starting at one end, slice into the dog until you hit the skewer while keeping a 30-45 degree angle. Rotate the dog until you’ve sliced all the way to the other end. Don’t worry if they aren’t perfect and don’t worry if you have to sacrifice a dog or two until you get them the way you want them. Remove the skewer and slice the remaining hot dogs.
  • Place dogs into a container. Add the marinade and refrigerate while you fire up your smoker for 250 F using a light wood such as hickory or maple.
  • Transfer the dogs onto the smoker and smoke for 1 hour.
  • Remove dogs and serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Make a big batch and refrigerate for heating and eating later.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Cowboy Hot Dogs

Now THESE are hot dogs. You’ve got your smoky crispy bacon. There’s sauteed sweet onions and mushrooms. And cheese. Add grilled all-beef dogs (or your hot dog of choice) and you’ve got Cowboy hot dogs you can not only enjoy, but be proud of. This right here is why I love making hot dogs. They’re a blank canvas for great flavors and textures. There’s nothing plain or boring about these. They are why I never say “Oh, sigh, hot dogs again for dinner…. “. They’re something to get excited about!

Cowboy Hot Dogs

One Crazy Good Hot Dog

You don’t really need any condiments to top these off. Dijon mustard would be great, if you have to. Or BBQ sauce. But really, they’re great just as they are.

Although you could cook your bacon in a skillet (you are using skillets to cook the onion and mushrooms), I recommend baking it in an oven. I like to line a baking pan with foil and add the bacon. I bake at 350 F for 20-4o minutes, flipping once. The cook time depends on how thick the bacon is and how crispy I want it to get.

My German cowboy hots dogs aren’t anything to sneeze at either! You’ll also love my Tennessee Smoky hot dogs.

Cowboy Hot Dogs
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Cowboy Hot Dogs

Now THESE are hot dogs. You’ve got your smoky crispy bacon. There’s sauteed sweet onions and mushrooms. And cheese. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 471kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 2 tablespoon butter divided
  • 1 large sweet onion sliced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 4 hot dogs
  • 4 hot dog buns
  • Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 6 slices bacon cooked, crumbled or chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in two medium skillets over medium-high heat. Add the butter and melt.
  • Add the onion to one skillet. Stir and saute until softened and golden in color.
  • Meanwhile, add the mushrooms to the other skillet. Stir and saute until the mushrooms are softened.
  • Remove onions and mushrooms from heat.
  • Cook your hot dogs as desired. Toast the buns if desired.
  • Place dogs in buns. Top with onion, mushrooms, cheese and crumbled bacon.

Notes

Add a little diced or minced jalapeno for a nice spicy kick!

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 756mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Carolina Hot Dogs

I love putting coleslaw on my pulled pork sandwiches, so why not take that same idea and completely amp-up a hot dog? A grilled all-beef dog. Tender moist smoked pulled pork. Tangy Carolina coleslaw. These Carolina hot dogs were a big hit in our house.

The idea for these Carolina hot dogs came from watching the show Eat Street, where the host does what I want to do every day: eat from food trucks. In this case, it was the Evil Weiner truck in Austin, Texas, that caught my eye. What a fantastic hot dog menu!

Carolina Hot Dogs

Crunchy Is Good

Don’t use a creamy slaw on these dogs. You want that vinegar hit from a good ole Carolina slaw. It’s easy to make or just pick up some pre-made slaw at the grocery store. Same goes for the pulled pork. I found some pulled pork in the freezer leftover from a recent smoke session, but if you don’t have any on hand, grab some from your local BBQ joint. They’d love to sell you a pound or two. Heck, grab some slaw while you’re there too!

Also try my cowboy hot dogs.

Carolina Dogs
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Carolina Hot Dogs

I love putting coleslaw on my pulled pork sandwiches, so why not take that same idea and completely amp-up a hot dog? A grilled all-beef dog. Tender moist smoked pulled pork. Tangy Carolina coleslaw. These Carolina hot dogs were a big hit in our house.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 229kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook the dogs as desired.
  • Toast the buns, if desired.
  • Warm the pulled pork in a saucepan. Add just enough of the BBQ sauce to get the meat moist, but don’t over-sauce it.
  • Serve hot dogs on buns topped with warmed BBQ pork and plenty of cold slaw.

Notes

A little prepared yellow mustard squeezed on top of these dogs is great too!

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs with Fire-Eater Dog Sauce

How do you make a great hot dog better? Yes, you wrap it in bacon. Crispy, yummy bacon. But you’re not done yet. Then you add a good helping of a thick, sweet-heat sauce that makes mustard and ketchup boring. These bacon-wrapped hot dogs with Fire-Eater dog sauce are a great way to change up your everyday dogs. You can add more of your favorite toppings if you like, but don’t bury that great bacon flavor.

Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs with Fire-Eater Dog Sauce

Make Extra Sauce. You’ll Need It.

The Fire-Eater dog sauce is also perfect on hamburgers and fries, so make an extra big batch and keep it on hand in the fridge. To make a great smoky version use a hickory BBQ sauce. For an even spicier version use a hot BBQ sauce and add a few splashes of your favorite hot sauce. Bacon-wrapped hot dogs with Fire-Eater dog sauce are good no matter what.

Remember that if you have to refrigerate any leftover sauce, let it sit out on the counter for at least 30 minutes before using. Or warm it up a bit on the stovetop. You don’t want to ‘shock’ hot, just-cooked wings with a cold sauce.

Also try my Banh Mi hot dogs.

Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs with Fire-Eater Dog Sauce
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Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs with Fire-Eater Dog Sauce

How do you make a great hot dog better? Yes, you wrap it in bacon. Crispy, yummy bacon. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 508kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the hot dogs

  • 6 hot dogs
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 6 hot dog buns

For the Fire-Eater dog sauce

Instructions

For the hot dogs

  • Wrap the hot dogs in the bacon.
  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking.
  • Place bacon-wrapped dogs on the grill over indirect heat.
  • Cook for 20 minutes, rotating often, until the bacon is cooked and starting to crisp.
  • Remove and let cool slightly to let the bacon finish crisping.
  • Serve on buns and drizzle with Fire-Eater dog sauce.

For the Fire-Eater dog sauce

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan.
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Remove from heat and let cool until thickened.

Notes

Add your favorite toppings, like relish or onions or even kraut!

Nutrition

Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 991mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Nacho Hot Dogs

This is exactly what little hot dogs hope they’ll grow up to be. Smothered in chili. Covered in cheese sauce. Sprinkled with crumbled Nacho tortilla chips and jalapenos. Cheese and heat, a marriage made in heaven! And of course there’s some nice cool sour cream topping it all off. These nacho hot dogs are the stuff dreams are made of!

Nacho Hot Dogs Version 2.0

Pile It High!

With every bite you get crunch, heat, cool and cheese! Perfect! And of course you can kick your dogs up even more by using a really spicy chili or spicy cheese. I use the zesty cheese sauce from La Preferida for this and other dogs that call for cheese. It’s smooth and creamy and has a little bit of a spiciness to it. Make sure you pile your toppings high. Get every inch of the dog covered with goodness.

These dogs are also great (maybe greater!) with a few added shakes of favorite Mexican-inspired hot sauces, such as Cholula.

Also try my other variation on nacho hot dogs. Same concept, different toppings.

My Home Run hot dog chili is also fantastic on these dogs!

Nacho Hot Dogs Version 2.0
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Nacho Hot Dogs

This is exactly what little hot dogs hope they’ll grow up to be. Smothered in chili. Covered in cheese sauce. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 711kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook dogs and toast buns as desired.
  • Place dogs on buns.
  • Top with chili and cheese sauce.
  • Sprinkle with crushed chips and jalapenos.
  • Add sour cream, a bit more of the crumbled chips, and serve.

Notes

Cut a long narrow slit in your dogs before cooking to give the toppings a great place to go!

Nutrition

Calories: 711kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 1828mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.