Last Updated on July 23, 2022 by Ellen Christian
Did you know that National Chili Dog Day is the last Thursday in July? Celebrate with my Spicy Chili Dogs recipe.
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One of my favorite ways to enjoy a hot dog is by making chili dogs. We enjoy them all year long but especially while watching football.
You may want to try my easy Instant Pot chili recipe to top these dogs. It’s one of my favorites.
National Chili Dog Day
I’m not sure you can have a football game without having chili dogs. While we watch the game at home and not at a football stadium, we can still enjoy the traditional chili dogs by making them ourselves.
It wouldn’t be National Chili Dog Day without chili dogs! Remember, National Hotdog Day 2022 is July 20. You can look for National Hot Dog Day freebies in your area or make your own at home.
What is a chili dog?
Every year, on the last Thursday in July, people enjoy National Chili Dog Day. A chili dog is a generic name for a hot dog served with chili on top.
The exact type of hot dog and toppings vary depending on where you live. A Texas chili dog would have a generous helping of hot sauce.
A Coney Island dog would have a meat sauce with no beans. A Michigan dog would be steamed with a special Michigan meat sauce. That is a hot dog, topped with chili without beans, cheese, onions, and mustard. Yum.
You can add or subtract the toppings as you like. Just make sure you try one for National Chili Dog Day. Make a big pot of Instant Pot Hot Dog Chili to go along with it.
Best way to serve chili dogs
Chili dogs can be messy depending on how much you pile on top. To keep it all neat, we usually serve them in a hot dog boat. They make the day feel more like National Chili Dog Day.
We really prefer ours steamed, but if you’ll be cooking them outside on the grill, make sure you pick up roasting sticks to keep the kids back from the fire.
Best chili dogs for National Chili Dog Day
Of course, there are a lot of different ways you can make chili dogs. You can keep it quick and simple and start with a can of chili or you can go all out and make homemade chili.
This crockpot chili recipe is great for busy days. If you like it spicy, try my hunting cabin chili on top of your hot dog.
Will you be celebrating National Chili Dog Day? I wonder … When is National Chili Day?
Best toppings for chili dogs
- Chopped onions
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Green onions
- Sour cream
- Cheese
More tailgating recipes
Here are a few more recipes for National Chili Dog Day.
Game Day Chili Dogs for National Chili Dog Day
Did you know that National Chili Dog Day is the last Thursday in July? Celebrate with my Spicy Chili Dogs recipe.
Ingredients
- 6+ hot dogs
- 1 package hot dog rolls
- 1 can of Chili with no beans (you can use beans if you prefer) or your favorite homemade recipe
- Sour cream
- Shredded Vermont sharp cheddar cheese
- Scallions (green onions)
Instructions
- Cook the hot dogs according to package directions.
- Heat the chili.
- Put the hot dogs in the buns.
- Spoon the chili over the hot dogs.
- Top with sour cream, shredded cheese, and scallions as you like
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 385Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 1043mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 17g
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