# Components:
→ 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
→ Breads
05 - 6 hot dog buns, sliced in half
→ Pantry
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
→ Garnishes
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
09 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
# Method Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Place the halved hot dog buns cut-side up in the baking dish; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.
03 - Distribute sliced hot dogs evenly over the prepared buns.
04 - Scatter the finely chopped onion evenly over the hot dogs.
05 - Pour the prepared chili evenly over the hot dog and onion layer.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese uniformly over the chili layer.
07 - Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the dish is heated through.
08 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes; garnish with chopped chives or green onions and dollops of sour cream if desired.
09 - Serve hot immediately.
