Mini Chili Cheese Dogs are perfect for game night or anytime you need a quick snack. These delicious sliders are made with Hawaiian rolls, Lil’ Smokies, Chili, and Pepper Jack Cheese.
The entire family gathers at my house when our favorite teams are playing. We are a house divided when it comes to college basketball, but that’s okay.
We love talking trash to each other and we’re never mean with it. It’s all in good fun. I think. And the food has to be on point.
Sports and hotdogs go hand in hand, but I wanted to make something a little different than just plain hot dogs so I went small.
The stars of my mini chili cheese dogs are little Smokies (cocktail franks). They may be small, but they’re full of flavor!
The crunch of the slightly sweet, toasted buns is the perfect vehicle to carry the bold taste of the little smokies, the melted cheese, and the flavorful chili.
Small bites always go over well at my parties. They’re fun and easy to eat. Plus, you don’t need utensils. Let the games begin!
Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Mini Chili Cheese Dogs
Steps For Making Mini Chili Cheese Dogs
Preheat the oven to 350º. Add the canned chili to a saucepan and heat until warm. (You can also use homemade chili, but this way is fast, simple, and easy.
Meanwhile, in another saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add franks and simmer for 5 minutes.
Place the Hawaiian rolls in a baking pan. Cut slits in the rolls. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
Place one cocktail frank in each roll.
Top each roll with chili.
Add shredded cheese.
Bake at 350º for 8-10 minutes, or until heated and cheese is melted.
This recipe makes 24 mini chili cheese dogs. Feel free to double or triple the recipe. Sometimes, when it’s only a few of us watching the game (rarely) I’ll only make a dozen.
If you don’t like chili from a can, make it homemade. I have the perfect chili recipe.
Mini Chili Cheese Dogs
These mini chili cheese dogs are always a hit when I host a casual party. The cocktail franks are served in toasty Hawaiian rolls and covered with chili and shredded Jack/cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 24 Lil' Smokies (cocktail franks - 12 oz.)
- 1 can chili, no beans
- 2 Packs Hawaiian rolls (12 each)
- Shredded Pepper Jack/Cheddar mixture, 2 cups
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º.
- Pour chili into a saucepan and heat until warm.
- In another saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add franks and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain.
- Cut a slit into each Hawaiian roll. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Place one frank in each roll and place in two 13x9 baking dishes.
- Top each with chili and cheese.
- Bake at 350º for 8-10 minutes, or until heated and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
Yield
24Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 101Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 13mgSodium 229mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 3gSugar 2gProtein 5g
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