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Recipes

Frito Pie Dog

Chili, cheese and Fritos Corn Chips turn this dog into a tailgate pie worthy of its Southwestern heritage.

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Cooking for 8 people

Ingredients

  • 8 hot dogs
  • 9 ¾ oz. (1 bag) Fritos Corn Chips
  • 1 can hot dog chili
  • ½ small white onion, diced (optional)
  • 1 cup finely grated cheddar jack cheese
  • 8 hot dog buns

1 Food Prep

  • Start by assembly your toppings. Dice the white onion, grate your cheese, and set aside.

2 Grill Prep

Fuel: We recommend Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets.

Method: Direct-Heat Grilling

Temp: 400°F (Medium Heat)

3 The Cook

  • When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
  • Place a small grill-proof saucepan on the grill and add the hot dog chili, allowing the chili to warm as you cook the hot dogs.
  • Place the hot dogs on the grill and cook for 4–5 minutes turning frequently to brown evenly, until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F on a digital meat thermometer.
  • To toast your buns, open them and place them face down on the grill, directly over the coals. Watch your buns closely — they burn fast. Toasting takes anywhere from a few seconds to a minute, depending on how hot your coals are.
  • Remove the hot dogs from the grill and assemble by placing each one into a bun, then topping with corn chips, chili, onions (optional) and shredded cheese.
  • Serve immediately — and enjoy the crunchy deliciousness!

Recipe created by Clint Cantwell on behalf of Kingsford® Charcoal.

For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.

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