Chili Cheese Dogs

By spend with pennies

Ingredients

2 cups homemade chili (see notes, or canned chili or leftover chili)
¼ cup hot water
8 hot dogs
8 hot dog buns (large bakery, unsliced)
1 tablespoon butter (softened )
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
toppings as desired (see notes)

Prep Time10mins
Cook Time30mins
Servings8

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Combine chili, hot water and hotdogs in a skillet over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and let cook 5-7 minutes or until chili has thickened. (see note for homemade chili below).

While chili is thickening, cut the hotdogs buns from the top and brush with butter. Bake 5 minutes.

Fill each bun with a hot dog and spoon chili on top. Top with shredded cheese and bake 15 minutes or until buns are toasted and cheese is melted.