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Chili Cheese Dog Boats

Name: Chili Cheese Dog Boats
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: n/a; ¼ cup butter, melted; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped; 8 slices cheddar cheese; 1 15-ounce can chili, with or without beans; 8 hot dogs

By Tasty45 min8 servings

These fun and flavorful boats feature hot dog buns filled with gooey melted cheese and and topped with chili and a hot dog. Perfect for a backyard BBQ or a game day party, they're sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2
Leaving them attached, place the 8 hot dog buns in a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33-cm) baking dish. Cut a rectangle in each hot dog bun, making sure to stay 1 centimeter from the edges. Push down on the bread cut-out to compact it tightly into the bottom of each bun, making sure to press down on the bottom edges as well. This will help create a larger space for the fillings and reduce mess.
3
Mix the butter, garlic, and parsley in a small bowl, then brush the buns and their hollowed insides with the garlic butter. Bake for 5 minutes to toast the buns as well as help the sides of the buns firm up so they don’t collapse under the weight of the fillings.
4
Place a slice of cheddar cheese inside each bun, then spoon a bit of chili inside each one. Slide a hot dog snugly on top of the chili in each bun, then top with more chili.
5
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and the chili has started to brown. Top with fresh parsley, then slice the hot dog boats along their connected seams to serve.
6
Enjoy!