Walking Chili Cheese Dogs are a fun way to enjoy the classic American dish on the go. Easy to make and great for picnics, tailgates or parties, these are sure to be a hit with everyone.
Walking meals and walking desserts are great for outdoor events, as they are easy to eat while standing and walking around. These walking chili cheese dogs are similar to walking tacos, but with a hot dog twist.
I love prepping them ahead of time in the crockpot and then assembling them before serving. You can also set up a walking chili cheese dog bar where guests can customize their own toppings.
Ingredients
- Mini Funyun Bags: These will serve as the base for the walking chili cheese dogs. You can also use Fritos or any other type of corn chip you prefer.
- Chili: You can use your favorite canned chili with or without beans or make your own homemade chili.
- Shredded Cheese: You can use any type of shredded cheese you like, such as Colby Jack, Cheddar or Mexican blend.
- Hot Dogs: I used beef hot dogs, but you can use any type of hot dog you prefer. You can also use sausages or bratwurst instead.
- Nacho cheese: I used store-bought nacho cheese, but you can also use Velveeta cheese.
How to Make Walking Chili Cheese Dogs
Begin by grilling or boiling the hot dogs until they are cooked through. Chop into pieces.
Next, warm up the chili in a saucepan on the stove. Add in nacho cheese and cooked hot dogs and warm through.
Open up each bag of Funyuns and lightly crush to break up.
Add a generous amount of chili cheese and hot dogs on top of crushed Funyuns and top with shredded cheese.
Serve your walking chili cheese dogs immediately while everything is still warm and gooey. Perfect for parties or just a fun twist on classic comfort food!
Chili Cheese Dog Topping ideas
The possibilities are endless when it comes to toppings, so don’t be afraid to mix and match until you find your perfect combination! Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Diced onions
- Diced tomatoes
- Jalapeños
- Avocado
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Cilantro
- Salsa
- Sriracha or hot sauce
FAQs
How do you store leftovers?
The walking chili cheese dogs don’t store well assembled. You can store the items separately in containers, reheat and then assemble.
Can I prepare these ahead of time for a party?
Yes, you can pre-cook the chili, nacho cheese and hot dogs and keep it warm in a slow cooker. Set out all your toppings so guests can assemble their own.
If you like this recipe, try my baked chili cheese dogs. They are easy to make for a quick dinner!
Recipe
Walking Chili Cheese Dogs
Ingredients
- 8 mini funyun bags
- 6 oz. nacho cheese sauce
- 1 (16 oz.) package hot dogs
- 2 (15 oz.) cans chili, with or without beans
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Begin by grilling or boiling the hot dogs until they are cooked through. Chop into pieces.
- Next, warm up the chili in a saucepan on the stove. Add in nacho cheese and cooked hot dogs and warm through.
- Open up each bag of Funyuns and lightly crush to break up.
- Add a generous amount of chili cheese and hot dogs on top of crushed Funyuns and top with shredded cheese.
- Serve your walking chili cheese dogs immediately while everything is still warm and gooey. Perfect for parties or just a fun twist on classic comfort food!
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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