Buffalo-Style Chili Cheese Dog with Pickled Onions

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A bold twist on classic chili cheese dogs featuring spicy Buffalo-style chili, melted cheddar, and tangy pickled red onions. This American-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs All-beef hot dog sausages, Hot dog buns, Prepared chili for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare quick pickled onions by combining 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tbsp granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then pour over 1 thinly sliced small red onion in a jar. Let cool to room temperature and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 1/2 cups prepared chili in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering, then stir in 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce. Keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Bring a pot of water to boil and add 4 all-beef hot dog sausages. Poach for 5 minutes until heated through.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Split and lightly toast 4 hot dog buns in the butter until golden, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  5. Step 5: Place each hot dog sausage in a bun, spoon generous amounts of Buffalo-style chili over each, and sprinkle 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly across.
  6. Step 6: Top each chili cheese dog with drained pickled red onions for a tangy crunch. Serve immediately.

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