Ingredients:
- 8 hot dog buns, split
- 8 beef hot dogs
- 2 cups chili (homemade or canned)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish large enough to hold the hot dog buns.
- Arrange the hot dog buns in the prepared baking dish.
- Place a hot dog in each bun.
- Spoon chili over each hot dog.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chili-covered hot dogs.
- Scatter diced onions and sliced jalapeños (if using) over the cheese.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley flakes. Brush this mixture over the tops of the hot dog buns.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Serve the Chili Cheese Dog Bake hot, and enjoy this delicious and convenient twist on classic chili cheese dogs!