You've GOT TO TRY these GRILLED CHEESE HOT DOGS with our Homemade HOT DOG CHILI!

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

hot dogs

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork hot dogs

Chicken sausage offers a leaner option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain adds fiber and nutrients.

Heat griddle on a low to medium heat until it reaches about 375 degrees F.

Add about 1-2 tablespoons of oil to the griddle surface and spread it around a bit with your spatula. Place the hot dogs on the griddle in the oil. Rotate the hot dogs back and forth so they get evenly coated with the oil.

Cook the hot dogs on the griddle, rolling them back and forth frequently as they cook, until all sides are equally bronzed and reddish in color. This process may take 7-10 minutes, depending on the temp of your griddle.

Remove hot dogs from the griddle and serve with hot dog chili and your favorite toppings.

Add all of the hot dog chili ingredients except the tomato paste to a large skillet or saute pan. A wide-bottomed pan works best to help the chili sauce reduce. Break up the ground beef in the water and beef consomme, and stir all of the ingredients together.

Cook the hot dog chili over medium heat, stirring occasionally. As the chili cooks, the liquid will reduce.

When the hot dog chili has reduced to your liking (about 15-20 minutes), add 2-4 tablespoons of tomato paste, based on your desired thickness. Taste for seasoning, and add salt, pepper, or more hot sauce if desired. Serve warm with hot dogs.

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