Oven Baked Chili Cheese Dogs

   Summer is almost here and I CAN'T WAIT! Barbecues, swimming and camping are in the near future and I'm beyond excited! This recipe for Oven Baked Chili Dogs would be a great idea for a summer potluck. They are a sinfully delicious alternative to regular hot dogs. 

   They type of chili you use is totally up to you! Feel free to use canned if you don't have a lot of time, but I would suggest homemade to take these babies to the next level. I personally love a certain brand of chili called 'Bear Creek Darn Good Chili'. If you can find it in your grocery store I suggest you try it. It is amazing chili! Especially on these hot dogs, drenched in cheese and onion. *droooool*

   

Oven Baked Chili Cheese Dogs

8 hot dogs
8 hot dog buns
2 cups prepared chili
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 red onion, chopped
mustard, ketchup, relish

Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 9x13 baking pan with tin-foil (for easy clean-up). Place hot dog buns inside. (I only fit 7, but if you squeeze them together all 8 should fit) 

Squeeze desired amounts of mustard, ketchup and relish into the inside bottom of each bun. Then put a hot dog inside each bun, over the sauces. Ladle 1/3 cup of chili onto each hot dog, and then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and onion. Cover pan with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. 

Let stand 5 minutes and then carefully remove foil. Use a spatula to help remove hot dogs from pan. 

Enjoy ♥