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Super Bowl Chili Dog Sliders

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These Super Bowl chili dog sliders are the ultimate game day crowd-pleaser, featuring hot dogs, tangy chili, melty cheese, and buttery slider buns baked to golden perfection. Quick to assemble and easy to customize, they’re perfect for sharing at any party or family gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls (soft, pull-apart style; King’s Hawaiian recommended)
  • 6 hot dogs, cut in half lengthwise (all-beef franks preferred)
  • 1 1/2 cups chili (homemade or canned)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions (optional)
  • Pickled jalapeños, sliced (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley or chives
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)
  • For homemade chili (optional):
  • 1/2 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
  2. If making homemade chili: In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or turkey until browned (about 5-6 minutes). Drain excess fat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until thick but spoonable.
  3. Keeping the slider buns attached, slice them in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Arrange the split hot dogs evenly over the bottom buns.
  5. Spoon chili evenly over the hot dogs (about 1-2 tablespoons per slider).
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chili. Add chopped onions and pickled jalapeños if desired.
  7. Place the top halves of the buns over the cheese layer.
  8. In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder, dried parsley or chives, and poppy seeds (if using). Brush this mixture generously over the tops of the buns.
  9. Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown.
  10. Let sliders cool for 5 minutes before serving. Use a spatula to separate and serve warm.

Notes

For gluten-free sliders, use GF buns and check hot dogs and chili for hidden gluten. For dairy-free, use vegan cheese and plant-based butter. Let sliders cool slightly before serving to avoid burns. If making ahead, assemble up to the buttery topping, refrigerate, then bake before serving. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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