Keto Chili Cheese Dog Bake is a low-carb version of a traditional comfort dish. It combines the chili taste, cheese, and hot dogs into a tasty dish. This recipe substitutes a keto base for the heavier buns, but it remains delicious in the same way.  It’s an excellent choice for family dinners, weeknights, or whenever you want something substantial without breaking out of ketosis. Each serving is rich and comforting because of the blend of beef, chile, and cheese. If you prefer savory, simple one-pan meals, this Keto Chili Cheese Dog Bake should be on your regular menu.
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STATS:
- Course: Dinner
- No. of Calories: 410 kcal
- Diet: Ketogenic
- Prep time: Fifteen minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Portion size: One-sixth of the full yield or one cup
- Cooking mode: Baking
- Total yield: Six
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: Forty minutes
TOOLS:
- Measuring cups
- A big skillet
- Baking dish(nine by thirteen inches)
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Mixing spoons
- Knife
INGREDIENTS
- A cup of tomato sauce
- 8 hot dogs
- Cumin, half a tsp.
- 1 pound of beef
- Sliced jalapenos and green onions, optional
- 1 cup of cheddar cheese
- Olive oil, one tbsp.
- 1 cup of mozzarella cheese
- Cream cheese, two tbsps.
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- To taste of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of powdered garlic
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tsp of powdered onion
- Smoked paprika, one tsp.
- 1 tsp of chili powder
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BEEF:
- We are using the ground beef with twenty percent fat and eighty percent protein. You may swap it with ground chicken or turkey (lean), but you need to add extra fat, as it is a requirement of the keto diet.
CHEESE:
- Using the high-fat, shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese will give you the creamiest and well-melted bake. If you like the spicy version, use Monterey Jack or Pepper jack instead.
HOT DOGS:
- Be careful while choosing the hot dogs, so that they are free from any preservatives or added carbs. If you want to keep carbs strictly low, then grass-fed beef hot dogs will be perfect.
SPICES:
- Cumin, paprika, powdered chili, garlic, and onion will enhance the classic depth of flavor without increasing the carb content.
TOMATO SAUCE:
- If using the commercial one, then choose the one that has no added sugar. Otherwise, use homemade tomato puree to keep carbs low.
CREAM CHEESE:
- This will provide a creamy body to the chili layer. Swap the cream cheese with Mascarpone cheese if you want a lighter version.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, switch your oven on at 375°F before starting your work.
- Now, place the skillet on the stove over normal heat with olive oil in it.
- Add ground beef once the oil warms up and mix continuously till it changes color.
- Cook it till it gets beautifully browned.
- Now, add tomato sauce and paste along with all spices and mix well.
- Lower the flame and add cream cheese.
- Mix till the cream cheese melts and combine well with the beef mixture.
- Arrange the hot dogs in the baking dish as a base layer in an even manner.
- Now cover that base layer using the beef chilli mixture you just cooked.
- Then, sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese to evenly cover the beef chili mixture.
- Now, insert it in the oven(already heated) for almost twenty-five minutes.
- Shift it to the counter when the dish gets baked(cheese layer has melted and is bubbly).
- Top it with chopped green onions or sliced jalapenos.
- Serve this delicious Chili Cheese Dog Bake warm.
TIPS:
- If the chili mixture looks too thick, mix a little beef broth to set the consistency.
- You will achieve the deep flavor if you brown the beef well, patiently.
- Mix cheeses in the beef chili mixture to achieve that cheesy melt in every bite.
- A shallow baking dish works well instead of a deep one for even cooking.
- Crushed red pepper or jalapeno slices work well for spice lovers.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
Our chili dog bake is perfect for chilling and rewarming without losing its texture. You need to keep it in a sealed vessel to prevent the dish from losing its moisture.
REFRIGERATOR:
- Keep the remaining dish chilled in the refrigerator for almost four days.
FREEZER:
- Pack the dish in separate portions using a freezer-friendly vessel. Freeze it for around two months. Move the fridge a few hours earlier to defrost.
REHEATING:
- Rewarm the chilled dish using the oven(already heated) until warm thoroughly.
FAQs
Is this dish suitable for people with gluten allergies?
- Choose your tomato products and hot dogs carefully to be gluten-free.
Will the chicken hot dogs work?
- It will work, but watch out for hidden carbs.
Is it possible to prepare the dish earlier?
- Yes, assemble and refrigerate it earlier, so you can serve it freshly baked.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Single portion size: One cup (one-sixth of the yield)
Calories per serving: 410 kcal
Carbs in total: Six grams
Fiber: 1 g
Net carbohydrates: Five grams
Fats: 32 g
Proteins: Twenty-four grams
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 960 milligrams
