Famous Game Day Tailgate Chili Dogs

Famous Game Day Tailgate Chili Dogs

Find the best game day tailgate chili dogs recipe with a twist in this nostalgic and unforgettable copycat dish.

🕒 Prep - 10 minutes; Cook - 6 minutes; Total - 16 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: American

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat

Ingredients

  • 4 hot dog buns
  • 4 hot dogs
  • 1 cup cooked chili (store
  • bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced onions, sautéed in butter
  • 4 tablespoons mustard
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup
  • 12 small dill pickle slices
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle chips

Instructions

  1. Grill the hot dogs over medium heat until cooked through, about 6 minutes.
  2. Toast the buns on the grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. Assemble the chili dogs by placing a cooked hot dog in each toasted bun.
  4. Top each hot dog with a generous spoonful of chili, shredded cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, mustard, and ketchup.
  5. Add 3 dill pickle slices and a few dill pickle chips for extra crunch.

Chef’s Insight

Use a combination of sharp and mild cheddar cheese for a balanced flavor in the chili dogs.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a game day party or a casual get-together. It can be easily scaled up to feed more guests.

Cultural or Historical Background

The chili dog is a classic American street food that originated in Los Angeles in the 1920s.