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Close-up of a hand holding a mini chili cheese dog with melted cheddar, chili, diced red onion, and scallions on a Hawaiian roll.
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Mini Chili Cheese Dogs

Mini chili cheese dogs made with cocktail franks and Hawaiian rolls are the ultimate easy appetizer for parties, game day, or family fun.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mini chili cheese dogs
Servings: 24 sliders

Ingredients

  • 24 count Kings Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls
  • 24 cocktail franks
  • 1 cup chili warmed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 scallion diced, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 15x10 rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Gently separate the rolls into individual pieces and slice the tops down the center 3/4 of the way through—make sure not to cut all the way through. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook the cocktail franks in boiling water for about 5 minutes, then drain (or air fry at 400°F for 4 to 5 minutes).
  • Place a cocktail frank into each of the slits in the buns.
  • Top each frank with an equal amount of chili. Then sprinkle with cheddar cheese and diced red onion.
  • Place them onto the center rack of the oven. Bake for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with diced scallions. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Notes

  • If you don't have Hawaiian rolls, use regular hot dog buns. Just cut them into smaller portions.
  • For vegetarians: Use vegetarian chili and veggie dogs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.2mg