Oven Baked Chili Dogs

Oven-baked chili dogs are everyone’s favorite these days.

You might be wondering that aren’t chili dogs the same as hot dogs. Let me tell you. No, they are not.

Chili dogs might be just like hot dogs but they come in a bun, topped with chili con carne and shredded cheese baked in an oven.

When perfectly cooked, they are slightly brown and juicy delight that will your relish your taste buds and make you want more.

Making the perfect oven-baked chili dogs is an art and luckily for you, we got the recipe of this art. So, enjoy because your parties just got a new mouth-watering dish.

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Why I love Oven Baked Chili Dogs?

I am so in love with these oven baked chili dogs and can count a million reasons why I adore them.

• They are tasty, delicious alternative to regular hot dogs.
• They come with hundreds of add-ons including ketchup, mustard and garlic mayo.
• Lastly, for me personally, they are perfect for backyard parties or a game day food.

Can hot dogs be cooked in the oven?

Yes, you can absolutely cook hot dogs in an oven. All you need to do is, put these hot dogs in a baking dish in an oven. After baking them for 10-15 minutes, remove them when they are browned and crisp.

How do you know when hotdogs are done in the oven?

While cooking hot dogs in an oven, knowing when to remove them is really important. Just remember, a perfectly cooked hotdog should be slightly brown, crisp and juicy. Remove them, when they have browned and curled up a bit.

How long to cook hotdogs at 180 degrees?

I usually cook hotdogs at this temperature for 40 minutes or until they are brown and crisp.

How to serve Oven Baked Chili Dogs?

The biggest reason that I love these oven baked chili dogs is that I can serve them with a number of condiments including ketchup, mustard and garlic mayo. You can also serve them with kettle corn, potato salad or chicken meatballs.

Tips:

• Condiments such as ketchup or mustard should go on bun rather than on the hot dog.
• Do not make your chili extra spicy
• Try to get some good quality buns that won’t get soggy.

Ingredients:

• Hot Dogs
• Hot dog buns
• Chili
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Mayo, relish or any other condiments you desire

How To Make Oven-Baked Chili Dogs:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2. Place the hot dog buns in a single layer in a 9×13 baking dish.

Step 3. Top the buns with mayo, relish or any other condiments you may desire.

Step 4. Add a hot dog to each bun.

Step 5. Top each hot dog with a serving of chili.

Step 6. Pile the cheese on top of the hot dogs.

Step 7. Cover the baking dish loosely with a piece of aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.

Oven Baked Chili Dogs

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 8

Oven baked chili dogs are everyone’s favourite these days. You might be wondering that aren’t chili dogs same as hot dogs. Let me tell. No, they are not. Chili dogs might be just like hot dogs but they come in a bun, topped with chili cone carne and shredded cheese baked in an oven. When perfectly cooked, they are slightly brown and juicy delight that will your relish your taste buds and make you want more.

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Ingredients 

• 8 Hot Dogs
• 8 Hot dog buns
• 1 Can Chili
• 2 C. Shredded cheddar cheese
• Mayo, relish or any other condiments you desire

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Place the hot dog buns in a single layer in a 9×13 baking dish.
• Top the buns with mayo, relish or any other condiments you may desire.
• Add a hot dog to each bun.
• Top each hot dog with a serving of chili.
• Pile the cheese on top of the hot dogs.
• Cover the baking dish loosely with a piece of aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g

Author: Marta

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How to Store Oven Baked Chili Dogs?

The best way that I found to store these baked chili dogs is to throw away the buns, as they will become soggy and will be useless, and place the hot dogs in a sealed container.

How to reheat Oven Baked Chili Dogs?

You can reheat these aluminum foil-wrapped chili dogs in an oven at 350 degrees. After a few minutes, your hotdogs will be fresh, just as new.

How much do Oven Baked Chili Dogs last on the fridge?

You can store these oven-baked chili dogs in the fridge, but they will get soggy after some time. I guess you can also try to seal it in an airtight container which might keep them fresh for some extra time. 

Can I make ahead Oven Baked Chili Dogs?

Yes, you can make them ahead of time. Just remember to store them properly so that they will not go soggy.

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