American > Hot Dogs > Regional Variations

Cincinnati Cheese Coney Dog Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 8 hot dogs
- 8 hot dog buns
- 1 can of chili
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of diced onion
- 1/4 cup of yellow mustard

Special equipment needed:
- Grill or stovetop griddle
- Tongs
- Ladle or spoon for chili

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat grill or stovetop griddle to medium-high heat.
2. Grill hot dogs until cooked through, turning occasionally with tongs.
3. While hot dogs are cooking, heat chili in a small saucepan over medium heat.
4. Toast hot dog buns on the grill or griddle until lightly browned.
5. Place a hot dog in each bun and top with a generous amount of chili.
6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and diced onion over the chili.
7. Drizzle yellow mustard over the top.
8. Serve immediately.


Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
5. Temperature:
Grill or stovetop griddle: medium-high heat
Chili: medium heat
Serving size:
This recipe serves 8 people.

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 410
Total fat: 22g
Saturated fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 1200mg
Total carbohydrates: 36g
Dietary fiber: 2g
Sugars: 6g
Protein: 17g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Hot dogs: can be substituted with vegetarian or turkey hot dogs
- Chili: can be substituted with vegetarian or turkey chili
- Cheddar cheese: can be substituted with any type of cheese
- Onion: can be omitted or substituted with diced jalapenos

Variations:
- Skyline Chili Cheese Coney: use Skyline chili instead of regular chili
- Chicago-style Coney Dog: top with diced tomatoes, pickles, and sport peppers
- New York-style Coney Dog: top with sauerkraut and spicy brown mustard

Tips and tricks:
- Use a ladle or spoon to distribute the chili evenly over the hot dogs.
- Make sure the hot dogs are cooked through before serving.
- Toast the buns to prevent them from getting soggy.

Storage instructions:
Leftover hot dogs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
Reheat hot dogs in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
Serve hot dogs on a platter with a side of fries or onion rings.

Garnishes:
Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley or cilantro.

Pairings:
Serve with a cold beer or soda.

Suggested side dishes:
Fries, onion rings, coleslaw, or potato salad.

Troubleshooting advice:
If the hot dogs are not cooked through, continue grilling until they are no longer pink in the middle.

Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook hot dogs to an internal temperature of 165°F to prevent foodborne illness.

Food history:
The Cincinnati Cheese Coney Dog is a popular dish in Cincinnati, Ohio. It consists of a hot dog topped with chili, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced onion.

Flavor profiles:
Savory, cheesy, and slightly spicy.

Serving suggestions:
Serve hot dogs on a paper tray with a fork and knife.

Related Categories

Cooking Method: N/A

Course Type: N/A

Dietary: N/A

Ingredient: N/A

Meal type: N/A

Occassion: N/A

Region: N/A

Taste: Savory, Cheesy, Spicy, Tangy, Meaty