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Grilled Hot Dog Recipe

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White plate with two Grilled hot Dogs that are in buns and topped with cheese, chili, and red onion. Another white plate with more grilled hot dogs on it. The words Grilled Hot Dogs are in the middle of the picture.

Looking for summer grilling ideas? This grilled hot dog recipe is quick to make for a simple dinner or lunch recipe. Add chili, cheese, and grill the buns for an over the top hot dog.

White plate with two Grilled hot Dogs that are in buns and topped with cheese, chili, and red onion.

Kids Lunch Ideas

With the kids home for the summer finding lunch ideas that they will eat can be a challenge. They are sandwiched out after the school year and would prefer to eat something that is hot.

Of course, heating up the oven in the summer isn't ideal, so I headed out to the grill for this one.

Fortunately for me, my kids don't mind hot dogs, as long as they have some goodies loaded on top of them.

So I got thinking about how I can change the ordinary hot dog up for them. This is what I came up with.

Sliced open hot dogs that are placed on a white plate.

The first thing I did was cut the hot dogs down the middle so they could lay flat. I find doing the hot dog like this makes grilling it easier.

The hot dog lays flat on the grill.

Grilled hot dogs on a while plate.

With the cut side down I placed the hot dogs on the grill. Cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side. Starting with the cut side first helps keep them flat.

You can go longer if you like a more done hot dog, my kids prefer their hot dogs on the lightly done side.

Hot dog buns on a grill.

I love when hamburger buns are grilled so I thought why not grill the hot dog buns. Spreading butter on the inside of the buns then placing them face down on the grill for 2-3 minutes.

The butter helps get the crispiness to the buns but it also helps the buns not stick to the grill.

My grill seems to be hotter in the back so those buns had more of a burned look but not taste to them.

Over The Top Dogs

White plate with two Grilled hot Dogs that are in buns and topped with cheese, chili, and red onion.

Once the hot dogs and buns were grilled I placed each hot dog on a bun.

Like I said my kids like hot dogs loaded with goodies. So I added Tostitos dipping cheese, chili dog sauce, and red onion.

You can also add ketchup and mustard if you would like, we found these dogs to be great without.

You get that grilled hot dog flavor on a toasted crunchy bun that is loaded with the creamy cheese and chili sauce with the little spicy crunch of the red onion.

This was definitely an over the top kind of hot dog that has the kids asking for it again.

Happy Grilling! Answering the question "what's there to eat?" ~ Jen

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White plate with two Grilled hot Dogs that are in buns and topped with cheese, chili, and red onion. Chili Cheese Dogs Easy Summer Lunch Idea is at the top of the picture.
White plate with two Grilled hot Dogs that are in buns and topped with cheese, chili, and red onion.
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Grilled Hot Dog With Chili

Over the top grilled hot dog and bun that is topped with creamy cheddar cheese and chili sauce. With a sprinkle of red onion.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Easy Dinner Ideas, Easy Lunch Recipe, Easy Lunch Recipes, Lunch Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 Hot Dogs
Calories 229 kcal
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

  • 8 Hot Dogs
  • 8 Hot Dog Buns
  • Butter Enough to spread some on each bun
  • 1 can Chili Sauce I used Hormel Chili with Beans
  • 1 Jar Cheddar Cheese Sauce I used Tostitos Brand
  • ¼ Cup Red Onion diced Optional

Instructions

  1. Heat the grill up. I turned all three burners on high and let it come up to 350 degrees. Then dropped the burners to medium low for cooking.

  2. Taking the hot dogs out of the package I split them down the middle length wise. So they looked like they were butterflied.

  3. Place the hot dogs spilt side down on the grill and cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until you have the desired doneness you want.

  4. Spread the butter on the inside of each of the hot dog buns.

  5. Place the butter side of the buns down on the grill and cook until crispy. This took me about 2-3 minutes to achieve the crispness I was looking for.

  6. Dice the red onion into small bite size pieces, set a side.

  7. Open the can of beans, place into a bowl and heat up in the microwave. Set a side until ready to assemble hot dogs.

  8. Heat the jar of cheddar cheese sauce in the microwave. Set a side until ready to assemble hot dogs.

  9. Place the hot dogs on buns. Spread chili, cheddar cheese sauce, and sprinkle with onion.

  10. Add any other condiments that you prefer and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

The nutritional value may vary depending on the ingredients used. 

Thank you for visiting My Creative Manner. We hope that you enjoy this and many more of our recipes. My Creative Manner is not responsible for the outcome of any of our recipes found on our website. Or that may be linked from or to other websites. The desired outcome of these recipes may not be achieved due to several factors, including ingredients, equipment, errors/typos, or the reader's individual cooking skills.

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Hot Dog With Chili
Serving Size
 
8 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
229
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
20
mg
7
%
Sodium
 
522
mg
23
%
Potassium
 
120
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
30
g
10
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
84
mg
8
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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