Hearty casserole with sliced hot dogs, chili, onions, and cheddar baked until golden and bubbly.
# What you need:
→ Meats
01 - 8 beef hot dogs, sliced into 1-inch pieces
→ Chili
02 - 2 cups prepared chili (homemade or canned, with or without beans)
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
→ Dairy
04 - 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
→ Breads
07 - 6 hot dog buns, sliced in half
→ Pantry
08 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
→ Garnishes (optional)
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Arrange halved hot dog buns cut-side up in the baking dish. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.
03 - Place sliced hot dogs evenly over the buns.
04 - Scatter finely chopped onion over hot dogs.
05 - Pour chili evenly over the hot dog and onion mixture.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chili layer.
07 - Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions and dollops of sour cream if desired. Serve hot.
