# 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 - 1 ½ 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
# Preparation steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
02 - Arrange the sliced hot dog buns cut-side up in the prepared baking dish. Brush the buns with melted butter and evenly sprinkle garlic powder over each.
03 - Distribute the sliced beef hot dogs evenly across the buns. Scatter the finely chopped yellow onion over the hot dog pieces.
04 - Pour the prepared chili evenly over the arranged hot dogs and onions, ensuring full coverage.
05 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the chili layer.
06 - Transfer the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
07 - Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions and add dollops of sour cream, if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
