# What you need:
→ 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
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
06 - 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional garnish)
→ Breads
07 - 6 hot dog buns, sliced in half
→ Pantry
08 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
→ Garnishes (optional)
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
# Steps to follow:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish thoroughly.
02 - Place halved hot dog buns cut-side up in the baking dish; brush evenly with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.
03 - Scatter the sliced hot dogs evenly over the buttered buns.
04 - Sprinkle the finely chopped onion over the hot dogs.
05 - Pour prepared chili evenly over the hot dog mixture, distributing uniformly.
06 - Generously cover the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese.
07 - Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
08 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped chives or green onions and dollops of sour cream as desired.
09 - Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
