# What You'll 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 - 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (approximately 6 ounces)
→ Breads
05 - 6 hot dog buns, sliced in half
→ Pantry
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
→ Garnishes (optional)
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
09 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Place the halved hot dog buns cut-side up in the prepared baking dish. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with garlic powder.
03 - Distribute the sliced hot dogs evenly over the buttered buns.
04 - Scatter finely chopped yellow onion over the hot dogs for added flavor.
05 - Evenly pour the prepared chili over the hot dogs and onions, ensuring full coverage.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chili layer.
07 - Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until cheese is fully melted and bubbly and the dish is heated through.
08 - Remove the dish from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions and dollops of sour cream, if desired.
09 - Serve the casserole hot for best flavor and texture.
