Friday, September 11, 2009

Coney Islands

TGIF and I've missed all of you so much, sorry about my unavoidable absence.
This is A.J.'s favorite "snack" food during football season. I kind of think he looks forward to football season more because he seriously chows down on these Coney Islands. I started making these for A.J. during our first football season after we were married and he hasn't gotten tired of them or me yet.
They are so simple and satisfying.
Here's all you have to do:
Makes 8 Coney Islands -
1 package of hot dog wieners
1 package of hot dog buns
1/2 medium red onion diced
16 oz. your favorite chili (no beans)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Pre-heat oven broiler. Line baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
Heat chili of over heat. Place buns on baking sheet, place heated wieners inside of each bun. Sprinkle diced onion over each hot dog. Ladle a generous helping of chili over each hot dog and then sprinkle with cheese.
Heat under broiler until cheese has melted.
It's just as man pleasing and so not healthy as it looks.

60 comments:

Dewi said...

would love to snack on this!

gigi said...

You're so cute, "he hasn't gotten tired of them or me yet!" He'd be crazy to :)
Missed you and hoped things are okay. You are so busy with those darling girls that we are just glad you show up when you can.
Have a happy weekend!

Barbara Bakes said...

We sometimes do chili dogs, but don't broil them with cheese on top. I need to step it up!

April said...

These do look delicious!

GarlicBOSS said...

It would be nice if I could grab one through this screen...thanks

La Cuisine d'Helene said...

That must be so good with the cheese and chili. What a great snack to watch a game.

Greg C said...

That is my absolute favorite meal. Sonic has a pretty good one if you are in a hurry but home made is better. Its goodness in a bun.

Maria said...

Wow, those are some loaded dogs!

The Diva on a Diet said...

Not healthy, but definitely fun and satisfying! I'm sure my husband would happily chow down on these during a game as well. Perfect football food!

Welcome back, we've miss you too!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Oh Katherine, Not just MEN like these. I love them--but try not to eat them very often anymore. Of course, you could use 'light' buns, turkey hot dogs, 2% cheese and low fat chili... BUT--I'll be it's not nearly as good! ha

When I was in high school (late '50's), we'd go to a local restaurant during school lunch and buy 2 Chili Buns and a coke for a QUARTER.... Oh --the memories!

Hugs,
Betsy

Anonymous said...

Those look awesome! Perfect on a football sunday!

Mary Bergfeld said...

So glad to see you are back. A.J. has all around good taste. I got hungry just looking at these.

Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen said...

Love a good chili cheese dog. Thanks Katherine for making a favorite even better.
Sam

Debbie said...

They look delicious Katherine and I've missed your posts!!! I know my husband would go crazy over these!

Coleens Recipes said...

I've never been a fan of chili dogs, but yours look delicious!!

Lynn said...

Goodness, that looks delicious!

Mary | Deep South Dish said...

Mmmmmm cheesy goodness! Looks perfect.

Donna-FFW said...

My God, I could down that in 2 bites. Now dont think dirty, Katherine;)

buffalodick said...

I really must send you my "Nobody ever beat my chili dog sauce!" Years perfecting, he will go through puberty so fast- even Mom won't believe it!

vanillasugarblog said...

you make the best comfort foods. one's that I want 3rd helpings of.

Pam said...

I would never get tired of eating these either - they look fantastic!

Jennifer said...

Those look super yummy, I am looking for things to add to my Super Bowl menu and this will be one of them!

Claudia said...

Delicious! And Coney Dogs bring back so many wonderful NYC memories...

Thistle Cove Farm said...

Dave would love these and they would put me six feet under! As much as I enjoy a hot dog, it dislikes me just as much. -grin-

Christo Gonzales said...

I will be making these!

Heather S-G said...

Yum! I say they're girli pleasing, too ;) YUMMY!

Reeni said...

I would love to sink my teeth into these!! How yummy!!

Gladys said...

those look yummy. I love Coney's but I love frito pie more

NKP said...

Go big or go home, eh?
I could go for one of these for a midnight snack..!

Julie said...

Those look so good! What kind of chili do you like to use? I'm usually kinda disappointed in canned chili.

Selba said...

This is so yummy! I can eat more than 2, I think :)

The Blonde Duck said...

It looks wonderful! Yum! I'm glad things are ok. I was worried!

Katy said...

Katherine, good to see you again. I had noted your absence and missed you.

These dogs look good! Think my Ole Sweetie-Pi would enjoy noshing on these, too.

buffalodick said...

Looks like great minds think alike!

Jamie said...

Wow would my husband go nuts for one of these babies! Looks so fabulous! And so reminds me of trips to New York!

Jane In The Jungle said...

Glad to see ya! These look so good, that's the way we fix them but not in the oven so I'll try this next time! Oldest son is smoking a turkey breat for our game day today!

Andrea said...

Jones was passing by as I was reading this and the picture caught his eye and he has now requested they be added to the rotation! lol!!

Chris said...

These would be perfect for the game today!

rebecca said...

I think I just found our perfect game day tradition. Hubbie will looove these! Thanks!

pigpigscorner said...

This is such a great snack!

Lea Ann said...

oh for pitty sake! This looks soooooo good. Can't wait to make these. Thanks for the post

teresa said...

That is what I'm talking about!

Bunny said...

Oh how I love me some Hot Dogs!! This looks fantastic!!! I understand busy, I'm just coming off a 7 day work week. I think they're trying to kill me!

Sasha said...

Wow. Gorgeous.

I'm not usually a hot-dog girl but put chili and cheese on anything and I'll eat it ; )

John Roberts said...

Guys don't eat food like this because it's healthy, we eat it because it's good!!!

southern Grace Gourmet said...

These look delicious! If you shop Sam's they have new Angus beef dogs, they are the best I've had yet! This also reminds me, I want chili, but its too hot here in FL!

MaryBeth said...

You have been missed and of course we all so glad that your back. You could have not came back with any better of a food temptation than this one...Great choice my friend!!

Hornsfan said...

what would football season be without some completely unhealthy goodness :)

Marjie said...

Simple things suit men best.

Sherri Murphy said...

I love these as well. I guess I'm pretty simple.

Heather @ Simple Wives said...

Oh my heavens....those looks sinfully delicious!!!

Lyndas recipe box said...

Glad you are back as you've been missed! The coneys look delish... I only like hot dogs if they are smothered in chili!

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

Those look so delicious - and I don't normally like hot dogs. But how much fun would this be to make for the game?

Thanks! Glad you are back!

XOOX
Jen

Marguerite said...

Gourmet dogs, for sure, cher! My son would devour these. Miss you and hope things are going great for you!

The Blonde Duck said...

Miss Pickles is self-published through Lulu...so I have no delusions of grandeur, only hopes!

tamilyn said...

I'm not a huge hot dog fan, but these look great~

lisaiscooking said...

Nothing like the decadent snacks of football season! I like the food a lot more than actually watching football. ;)

La Bella Cooks said...

This is the perfect game day snack. I know my hubby would not get tired of these either!

tavolini said...

Yum! I haven't done it with the cheese on top--smart idea!

Juliana said...

Yummie snacks :-) Love the gooey topping, give the dogs a special flavors.