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Recipe Index » Recipes » Oven Baked Hot Dogs

Oven Baked Hot Dogs

Published by Meaghan on April 1, 2022 | last updated on June 11, 2022.

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These easy oven baked hot dogs make the best chili dogs you’ll ever taste! Loaded with chili, chopped onion, and melted cheddar, they’re crispy on the outside with soft and savory dogs tucked into fluffy buns. Delicious for lunch, dinner, potlucks, even on Game Day, these are perfect for almost any occasion!

an oven baked hot dog with a bite removed in a casserole dish

My family adores hot dogs.

Pretty sure, if allowed, two of my four children would eat them everyday and possibly, quite happily, turn into one.

These oven baked hot dogs quickly became my best hot-doggy friend because this mama gets tired of boring old dogs.

And these are anything but!

two oven baked hot dogs on dinner plate next to a bed of leafy lettuce greens

Instead of a hot dog on a limp bun, I’m now into crunchy sandwich territory, and it’s heavenly.

They are loaded with toppings and have the most satisfying outer crunch that protects their delicious insides.

You will seriously never want to eat them any other way ever again!

Ingredients

To make these you’ll need:

over head image showing the measured ingredients needed to make over baked hot dogs

  • Hot dogs and hot dog buns– Use your favorite brand.
  • Chili– 1 can of your favorite store brand, or homemade hot dog chili– or better yet use leftover homemade chili
  • Toppings– diced onion, cheddar cheese, mayo, stone ground mustard, dill relish

How to Make

Making the best chili dogs you have ever tasted is pretty easy!

an open hot dog bun spread with mayonnaise, mustard, and relish

To do it, line the inside of hot dog buns with mayonnaise and mustard.

Then, add the relish to the buns.

Now stick the hot dogs inside the buns and squeeze the stuffed buns into a 9×13 baking pan.

raw hot dogs in buns spread with condiments arranged in a casserole dish

Then top everything with chili, diced onion, and cheese.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

hot dogs in a casserole dish topped with shredded cheddar cheese and diced white onions

Carefully remove from the pan with a spatula and serve.

Enjoy!

baked hot dogs in a casserole dish with a white spatula nestled underneath

Storing Leftovers

I don’t recommend storing leftovers. The bread will get soggy and they will lose their satisfying crunch.

Tips and Tricks

  • Customize the toppings to suit your tastes. Hate onions or relish? Omit it.
  • But, trust me on the mayo. The mayo lends a rich buttery quality to the buns that is fantastic, and keeps the insides from drying out while the outer bun toasts.
  • This is a knife and fork recipe because it creates a messy situation you won’t want to hand hold. But trust me! It’s so worth it!

a white spatula lifting an oven baked hot dog out of a casserole dish

Other Chili Dog Recipes You’ll Love

These oven baked hot dogs are the best hot dogs ever. You’ll love making them and indulging your family’s hot dog cravings.

Looking for other chili dog style recipes? Try these:

  • Chili Dog Casserole with Cheese Fries
  • Chili Cheese Dog Chili
  • Bubble Up Chili Cheese Dog Bake
  • Chili Cheese Dog Pull Apart Dip

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two oven baked hot dogs on dinner plate next to a bed of leafy lettuce greens

Oven Baked Hotdogs

These easy oven baked hot dogs make the best chili dogs you'll ever taste! Loaded with chili, chopped onion, and melted cheddar, they’re crispy on the outside with soft and savory dogs tucked into fluffy buns. Delicious for lunch, dinner, potlucks, even on Game Day, these are perfect for almost any occasion!
4.26 from 83 votes
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Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 8 hot dogs
  • 8 hot dog buns
  • 1 can of chili or leftover homemade chili
  • 1/2 an onion diced
  • cheddar cheese
  • mayonnaise
  • stone ground mustard
  • dill relish
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Instructions

  • Line the inside of hot dog buns with mayonnaise and mustard. Evenly add the relish. Fill with hot dogs and squeeze the stuffed buns into a 9x13 baking pan.
  • Top hot dogs with chili, diced onion, and cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Carefully remove from the pan with a spatula and serve.

Notes

  • Customize the toppings to suit your tastes. Hate onions or relish? Omit it.
  • But, trust me on the mayo. The mayo lends a rich buttery quality to the buns that is fantastic, and keeps the insides from drying out while the outer bun toasts.
  • This is a knife and fork recipe because it creates a messy situation you won't want to hand hold. But trust me! It's so worth it!

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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recipe originally published September 5, 2013

 

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  1. kdwright416 says

    September 5, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    Oh wow! I’m definitely going to try this! My kids LOVE hot dogs! (I’ll only eat them if they are burnt from the grill! lol)

    Reply
  2. Power Harness says

    September 12, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    This was a really awesome read.

    Reply
  3. Erlene says

    July 26, 2018 at 7:57 pm

    We don’t eat a ton of hot dogs, but when we do, I like to make them special. This crispy baked hot dog sounds wonderful.

    Reply
  4. Billie Mason says

    March 12, 2019 at 4:52 pm

    These sound great, a switch from regular Hot Dog. Going to make tomorrow 😍😍

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    • 4sonsrus says

      March 12, 2019 at 9:51 pm

      We love them, not only because they’re a great way to change up on of our fav classic- but bc they’re just that unbelievably good (and EASY).

      Reply
  5. Carol says

    April 14, 2019 at 6:47 pm

    5 stars
    So easy & very delicious. One our favorites!

    Reply
  6. Leslie says

    July 14, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    5 stars
    These hot dogs were A-MAZING!!? Thank you so much for this recipe that gave life to an otherwise quick but boring dinner. Grilled or oven baked will be our only methods, i’ll never boil another weiner!!! Popped them in the oven, showered, and dinner was DONE!

    Reply
  7. CC MCCART says

    July 27, 2019 at 4:12 pm

    WOW is all I can say. Made these up last night for our Movie Night at home. I LOVE hot dogs as does my Hubby. Speaking of him, he HATES mayo so I hid the fact it is used in this recipe. He didn’t have a clue, he ate 3 of them. MMMMM I, a small eater, ate 2. Used my homemade dog chili. This morning we each had one for breakfast. TO DIE FOR!!!! Thank you for the recipe. CHEERS, CC

    Reply
  8. Rachelle says

    January 14, 2020 at 12:08 am

    5 stars
    These chili dogs are great! My family loves chili dogs and prefer not to eat plain hot dogs at all. I usually toast the bun separately, etc…
    These can be put together ahead of time, but it’s so easy to assemble. I admit I didn’t use the mayo and mustard inside. My family really likes to squirt it over the top. I cooked as directed then pulled the foil off and broiled them for three minutes. Delicious! I’ll never make them any other way again. They aren’t soggy, they’re perfectly toasted buns full of deliciousness! We had three of 8 left over and they’ve all been claimed for breakfast. Thank you!

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  9. Rachelle says

    April 28, 2020 at 8:32 pm

    5 stars
    We love these chili dogs. This is the best way to make them and eat them. We don’t put anything mayo or mustard inside. We like to put our condiments all over the top at the table. We have these at least once a month and we will never go back to the old way.

    Reply
  10. Dwayne Henry says

    August 11, 2020 at 3:39 pm

    Trying this evening. Looks super! I’ll come back to leave a review.

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    • Dwayne Henry says

      August 13, 2020 at 9:20 am

      4 stars
      After trying this recipe is good. I was impressed how the bun remained crispy while everything else was soft. To me, the biggest advantage to using this would be you can do several at one time. Overall nice recipe but nothing special as far as taste. Thanks for recipe.

      Reply
  11. Mike says

    August 12, 2020 at 2:24 am

    Sorry, I really like hotdogs with the works, but just looking at how hard the hands tried not to destroy the one handled during plating in the video, these look like a nightmare to eat for something that can potentially be a nightmare to eat when properly put together. Most (store bought) buns aren’t close to strong enough to take this kind of abuse.

    It’s also not like hotdogs are so hard to make that you really have to make what amounts to a casserole out of the whole process. Waiting 40ish minutes for something that shouldn’t take more than 10mins isn’t really easier -it’s a whole lot of extra steps just to waste time.

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    • 4sonsrus says

      August 12, 2020 at 1:53 pm

      To each their own! The buns do ‘crisp up’ on the outside making them sturdy enough to hold their filling. It is extra steps for enjoying a hotdog, but the flavors are so good it’s totally worth it to us.

      Reply
    • Tonya says

      November 1, 2020 at 12:17 pm

      I used the “fancy” hot dog buns. Nature’s own brioche style. They were fantastic. Every chili dog I’ve ever eaten in my life was messy. Just gotta use a fork!

      Reply
    • SharonA says

      December 23, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      I scooped them out with a spatula, and we ate them with a fork, so it wasn’t any trouble at all for us. Our regular buns held up great, and the fact that it’s casserole style is a bonus to busy people. Maybe you should try it…

      Reply
    • William Darnell says

      January 26, 2023 at 7:29 pm

      can I use miracle whip instead of mayo?

      Reply
      • 4sonsrus says

        January 29, 2023 at 3:45 am

        If you really like the flavor, then yes.

        Reply
  12. Tonya says

    November 1, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    5 stars
    Make. These. These were really easy to throw together and serve for a party . It saves from there being a line for chili dog assembly. I put the cold canned chili in a bag and cut out the corner to pipe it on there. I put jalapenos and bacon bits on some, for my spicy food eaters. These were really delicous and a big hit with everyone. I would also imagine that you could prep these ahead of time and then pull them out and throw in the oven. Thanks for this. It’s a keeper!

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  13. Diana Boyd says

    November 18, 2020 at 7:53 pm

    The recipe sounds great! Looking forward to trying these in my grandsons!!! Thank you!

    Reply
  14. Susie says

    June 13, 2022 at 7:38 pm

    5 stars
    We tried this tonight and it was awesome.

    Reply
  15. C. Hart says

    June 25, 2022 at 6:36 pm

    3 stars
    Really looked forward to trying these. Applying the condiments first made the bun soggy. Was very disappointed. Will try again, putting mustard atop hot dog next time, no mayo.

    Reply

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