These Budget Friendly Chili Dog Recipes are delicious, cheesy, easy to make, and will have your family coming back for more!
Did we mention that they are kid friendly too? They make the perfect last minute dinner when you haven't had time to plan anything else.
Most of these recipes use easy pantry and refrigerator ingredients that you can keep on hand when you need an emergency dinner idea for your hungry family.
HOW TO MAKE DELICIOUS BUDGET FRIENDLY CHILI DOG RECIPES
You're in luck because these recipes are so easy to make and take minimal budget friendly ingredients. Definitely a bonus if you are trying to get as much food for your family as you can on a limited budget.
I suggest buying hot dogs in bulk if at all possible. Then you can break them down into portions that your family will be able to eat in one sitting and freeze the rest in the freezer.
If you are able, making a big batch of homemade chili and freezing it is a great way to have dinner on the table after a quick defrost during the week.
Pair those two ingredients with a few extras and you can easily make chili dogs 5 different ways to keep your family excited about, you guessed it... chili dogs for dinner again.
1. CHILI CHEESE DOG BAKE
From My Incredible Recipes :: Click HERE for the RECIPE If you need an easy, cheesy, budget friendly dinner recipe then you are really going to LOVE this.It seriously only takes minutes of prep time, you put it all in the oven and in just 18 minutes dinner is ready -- and it's SO good too.
2. OVEN BAKED CHILI CHEESE DOGS
From LIFE IN THE LOFT HOUSE :: Click HERE for the RECIPEThis recipe forOven Baked Chili Dogs is sodelicious and would be a great idea for a summerpotluck or some game day food. They are a yummy alternative to regular hot dogs!
3. TATER TOT CHILI DOG CASSEROLE
From THE SALTY MARSHMALLOW :: Click HERE for the RECIPE Tater Tot Chili Dog Casserole is a cheesy, savory, and fun new twist on tater tot casserole and chili dogs! This casserole is easy to make with leftover or canned chili!
From CENTSLESS DEALS :: Click HERE for the RECIPE Ever have one of those little hot dogs wrapped in biscuit dough that everyone secretly loves? Well, how about a hot dog casserole made with biscuit dough that tastes just like it?
7. CHILI CHEESE CASSEROLE WITH CHEESE FRIES
From 4 SONS R US :: Click HERE for the RECIPE When life get’s busy, we could all use a bit of easy, comfort food to pick us up. This Chili Dog Casserole with Cheese Fries doesn’t ever disappoint, whatever the day- or your schedule- may have in mind.
From THE SALTY MARSHMALLOW:: Click HERE for the RECIPE The American classic chili cheese dog turned into an easy weeknight casserole! This dish is full of flavor and makes a fun dinner the whole family will love.
Each hot dog is topped with about 2 tablespoons of chili, so you'll need ¼ cup chili per person. For a crowd of 50, that's about 12 ½ cups of chili (or this recipe multiplied by 3). To serve 100, I would estimate about 24-25 cups of hot dog chili sauce (so multiply this recipe by 6).
The best side dishes to serve with chili dogs are potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, french fries, tater tots, cornbread, grilled vegetables, pickle spears, macaroni salad, chili cheese fries, blooming onion, Tabasco, onion rings, roasted corn on the cob, and tortilla chips and salsa.
Elevate your chili recipe by adding an extra layer of flavor. Cocoa powder, bacon, cinnamon, ground coffee and tomato paste will all add a rich sweet & salty flavors that are sure to surprise and delight.
A smoother chili sauce with fine “grains” of ground beef / beef mince, rather than chunks like bolognese or chili con carne, works best for chili dogs.
Hot dogs and burgers: Budget two hot dogs and two burgers per person. If your dogs are smaller, bump up the estimate to three, just to be safe. Get a variety of condiments and toppings so everyone can customize their hot dogs and burgers.
A standard chili dog often calls for a sprinkle of cheddar cheese or a squeeze of Cheez Whiz, but the Detroit Coney dog opts for yellow mustard. The combination of beef chili and tangy mustard creates a sharper flavor profile that cuts through the richness of the whole dog.
A chili dog is a hot dog served in a bun and topped with a meat sauce, such as chili con carne. Additional toppings may include cheese, onions, and mustard.
Your dog shouldn't eat chili beans, or chili in general, as it contains garlic, onions and other spices harmful to pups. Dr. Koch warns to stay away from feeding your dog processed foods, as it's harder to understand their ingredients and they typically contain high amounts of salt.
Baked potatoes and chili is a classic combination that everyone loves. Chili also pairs well with baked sweet potatoes, roasted potatoes, potato wedges, fries, and more.
Salt helps tease out the deeper flavors and amplifies the taste of the entire dish. Black pepper adds a piney resonance and even a little bit of heat. You can use salt at the beginning of your chili-making as you saute meat or vegetables, but you should use a relatively small amount of it to start.
Cumin and garlic are must have spices in every chili pot, I believe. If you're looking to make a chili that will please both your taste buds and your wallet, there are a few key spices you should consider. chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic are all great options for adding flavor to your chili.
An average serving of meat per person is about 4-ounces, a generous serving would be about 6-ounces. If serving 100 people 6-ounces each, you would need 37.5 pounds of cooked meat. Allow for shrinkage during cooking.
But you can also use a combination: Some cooks even like to use a number of different cuts, combining stew meat with ground. Consider between ¼ and a ⅓ of a pound per person. It should yield enough fat to flavor your chili well.
Hot dogs are named by their weight. The ones in the grocery store are 10 to the pound. One hot dog usually weighs around 1.6 ounces so 10 became the magic number to get a pound.
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