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Chili Cheese Dog Boats

These fun and flavorful boats feature hot dog buns filled with gooey melted cheese and and topped with chili and a hot dog. Perfect for a backyard BBQ or a game day party, they're sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.

Tasty Team
95% would make again
Chili Cheese Dog Boats

Ingredients

for 8 servings

  • 8 hot dog buns
  • ¼ cup butter (30 g), melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese
  • 15 oz chili (425 g), with or without beans
  • 8 hot dogs

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 459
  • Fat 31g
  • Carbs 27g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Sugar 3g
  • Protein 17g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Leaving them attached, place the 8 hot dog buns in a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33-cm) baking dish. Cut a rectangle in each hot dog bun, making sure to stay 1 centimeter from the edges. Push down on the bread cut-out to compact it tightly into the bottom of each bun, making sure to press down on the bottom edges as well. This will help create a larger space for the fillings and reduce mess.
  3. Mix the butter, garlic, and parsley in a small bowl, then brush the buns and their hollowed insides with the garlic butter. Bake for 5 minutes to toast the buns as well as help the sides of the buns firm up so they don’t collapse under the weight of the fillings.
  4. Place a slice of cheddar cheese inside each bun, then spoon a bit of chili inside each one. Slide a hot dog snugly on top of the chili in each bun, then top with more chili.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and the chili has started to brown. Top with fresh parsley, then slice the hot dog boats along their connected seams to serve.
  6. Enjoy!
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Chili Cheese Dog Boats