Description
These Chili Cheese Dog Sliders combine soft King’s Hawaiian rolls, savory sliced hot dogs, melted cheese, and hearty chili to create an irresistible party favorite. Easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings, these sliders deliver a tasty twist on the classic hot dog with a cheesy, flavorful topping and a buttery, seasoned finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pack King’s Hawaiian rolls (12-count)
- 6 hot dogs, sliced lengthwise
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or blend)
- 1 – 1½ cups chili (homemade or canned)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Yellow mustard (to taste)
For the Topping
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried chopped chives
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time the sliders are assembled.
- Prepare Rolls: Slice the King’s Hawaiian rolls horizontally, keeping the rolls connected to form a slab. Spread yellow mustard generously on both the top and bottom cut sides.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly on the bottom half of the sliced rolls to create a cheesy base layer.
- Layer Hot Dogs: Place the sliced hot dog halves evenly across the cheese-layered bottom rolls to ensure every slider has a good portion.
- Top with Chili and Onions: Spoon the chili evenly over the hot dogs, making sure all parts are covered, then sprinkle the diced red onions and remaining shredded cheese over the chili.
- Close Rolls: Carefully place the top half of the rolls back onto the layered bottom half to form the sliders.
- Prepare Butter Topping and Brush: In a small bowl, combine melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, and dried chopped chives. Brush this flavorful butter mixture generously over the tops of the rolls to add moisture and flavor.
- Bake Covered: Cover the assembled sliders with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese has melted fully and the sliders are heated through.
Notes
- You can use homemade chili or a canned variety, depending on your preference or time constraints.
- For an extra kick, add jalapeño slices or hot sauce to the chili topping.
- Make sure not to slice the rolls completely through to keep the sliders intact.
- Leftovers can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat covered to keep rolls moist.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with a cheese blend for different flavor nuances.
