Entrée: United States – Cincinnati-Style Cheese Coney

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

Total 15 min

Ingredients

4 beef hot dogs, about 8 oz total (227 g total)
4 steamed buns or hot dog rolls
1 1 / 2 cups (360 ml) Cincinnati-style chili (seasoned with cinnamon, allspice, chili powder)
1 cup (100 g) finely shredded cheddar cheese
Diced onions, to taste (optional)
Oyster crackers, to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. Steam or simmer the hot dogs until hot and plump.
2. Heat Cincinnati-style chili gently until warm and saucy.
3. Set hot dogs in buns, pour a ladle of Cincinnati chili over each.
4. Pile a generous handful of finely shredded cheddar on top so it softens into the chili.
5. Add diced onions or crackers if desired and serve immediately.