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Baked Chili Dogs

Embrace the ultimate comfort food with these Baked Chili Dogs, a dish that turns any gathering into a festive occasion! Packed with homemade chili, melted cheese, and crunchy Fritos, these chili dogs are perfect for game day or a fun family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • For the Chili:
  • 16 ozground beef or turkey
  • 1small onion, chopped
  • 1can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2cans (15 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tspchili powder
  • 1/2 tspgarlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • For the Chili Dogs:
  • 8hot dog buns
  • 8hot dogs
  • Prepared chili (from the above recipe)
  • 2 cupsshredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cupsour cream
  • 1/3 cupchopped green onions
  • 1 cupcrushed Fritos corn chips

Instructions

  1. Make the Chili: In a large pan, brown the meat, drain excess fat, and add onions. Stir in beans, tomatoes, and seasonings. Simmer until thick.
  2. PreheatOven: Set to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Assemble: Place hot dogs in buns, line them up in a baking dish, top with chili and cheese.
  4. Bake: Cook in theovenfor 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Garnish: Top with sour cream, green onions, and crushed Fritos before serving.

Notes

Add a layer of extra cheese midway through baking for a gooier texture.
Consider adding a dash of smoked paprika to the chili for a deeper flavor.

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