How we roll different with Chili Cheese dogs?

Hello Everyone,

How is everyones Summer going so far? It sure warmed up here in the Midwest. Not that I'm complaining any since it was only five short months ago we was trying to recover from a blizzard. Now we are just trying to survive the tornadoes and floods. Hope everyone stays safe.

So tonight Nick and I fixed Chili Cheese dogs. What is our secret?

The Chili.

We use 1 pound of deer burger (when we have some) but regular hamburger is fine too. While browning the burger add your garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Greek seasonings. Once brown, drain grease if you need to. Add chili powder, red pepper flakes, dash of ground cinnamon. (yes you read right.) 1 can of 28 oz crushed tomatoes and a tablespoon of bacon grease. Cook until all bubbly. Taste to see if you need more seasonings. Then add a little of brown sugar. Continue to simmer about 30 minutes. Adjust the seasonings to your liking. And yes, it will be thick and no beans. 

So for the hot dogs.

Well, get the hot dogs you like, and some thick bacon. Take the bacon and roll it with the hot dog. (bacon does need to be raw) I sometimes use tooth picks to hold the bacon or tuck it under the rolled parts. 

Heat your deep fryer up to 350 to 375 degrees. Fry the hot dog bacon combo for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until bacon is done. (Hint; remember that bacon will continue to cook for a minute or two after you remove it from the grease.)

Once done, warm you hot dog bun, lay thin layers of velveeta then the hot dog bacon wrap, chili, and top it off with freshly grated cheddar cheese.

(Can also top with chopped onions and/or jalapeños.)

The flavors is UH MAZING!! The bacon adds so much flavor with the sweet/spicy chili and two different cheeses. Oh so very YUMMY! :)

Well I hope you try it if you have never heard of it. 

This weekend I will be planting my herb garden. Then later hopefully my salsa garden.

Have a wonderful Friday! Do something good. Cook some good food. Eat well.

Until Next time,

Dayle

PS. I didn't give measurements. A lot of times I do not measure. Add seasonings to your taste. Some like more salt, some more pepper, etc etc.