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.

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60 comments:

  1. DewiSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    would love to snack on this!

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  2. gigiSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    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!

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  3. Barbara BakesSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:59 PM

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

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  4. AprilSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    These do look delicious!

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  5. GarlicBOSSSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:10 PM

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

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  6. La Cuisine d'HeleneSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:46 PM

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

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  7. Greg CSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    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.

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  8. MariaSeptember 11, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    Wow, those are some loaded dogs!

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  9. The Diva on a DietSeptember 11, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    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!

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  10. Betsy Banks AdamsSeptember 11, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    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

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Those look awesome! Perfect on a football sunday!

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  12. Mary BergfeldSeptember 11, 2009 at 2:23 PM

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

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  13. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenSeptember 11, 2009 at 2:47 PM

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

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  14. DebbieSeptember 11, 2009 at 2:53 PM

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

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  15. Coleens RecipesSeptember 11, 2009 at 2:55 PM

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

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  16. LynnSeptember 11, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Goodness, that looks delicious!

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  17. Mary | Deep South DishSeptember 11, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    Mmmmmm cheesy goodness! Looks perfect.

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  18. Donna-FFWSeptember 11, 2009 at 4:48 PM

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

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  19. buffalodickSeptember 11, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    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!

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  20. vanillasugarblogSeptember 11, 2009 at 4:55 PM

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

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  21. PamSeptember 11, 2009 at 5:11 PM

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

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  22. JenniferSeptember 11, 2009 at 7:08 PM

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

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  23. ClaudiaSeptember 11, 2009 at 8:18 PM

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

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  24. Thistle Cove FarmSeptember 11, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    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-

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  25. Christo GonzalesSeptember 11, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    I will be making these!

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  26. Heather S-GSeptember 11, 2009 at 10:23 PM

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

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  27. ReeniSeptember 11, 2009 at 10:27 PM

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

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  28. GladysSeptember 11, 2009 at 10:45 PM

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

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  29. NKPSeptember 12, 2009 at 12:37 AM

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

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  30. JulieSeptember 12, 2009 at 1:52 AM

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

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  31. SelbaSeptember 12, 2009 at 2:48 AM

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

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  32. The Blonde DuckSeptember 12, 2009 at 6:55 AM

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

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  33. KatySeptember 12, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    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.

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  34. buffalodickSeptember 12, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    Looks like great minds think alike!

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  35. JamieSeptember 12, 2009 at 9:18 AM

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

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  36. Jane In The JungleSeptember 12, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    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!

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  37. AndreaSeptember 12, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    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!!

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  38. ChrisSeptember 12, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    These would be perfect for the game today!

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  39. rebeccaSeptember 12, 2009 at 2:54 PM

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

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  40. pigpigscornerSeptember 12, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    This is such a great snack!

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  41. Lea AnnSeptember 12, 2009 at 7:18 PM

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

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  42. teresaSeptember 12, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    That is what I'm talking about!

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  43. BunnySeptember 12, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    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!

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  44. SashaSeptember 13, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    Wow. Gorgeous.

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

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  45. John RobertsSeptember 13, 2009 at 7:43 AM

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

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  46. southern Grace GourmetSeptember 13, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    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!

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  47. MaryBethSeptember 13, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    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!!

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  48. HornsfanSeptember 13, 2009 at 5:43 PM

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

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  49. MarjieSeptember 14, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Simple things suit men best.

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  50. Sherri MurphySeptember 14, 2009 at 9:47 AM

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

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  51. Heather @ Simple WivesSeptember 14, 2009 at 9:59 AM

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

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  52. Lyndas recipe boxSeptember 14, 2009 at 4:23 PM

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

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  53. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:59 AM

    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

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  54. MargueriteSeptember 15, 2009 at 1:12 PM

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

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  55. The Blonde DuckSeptember 15, 2009 at 2:00 PM

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

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  56. tamilynSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:02 PM

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

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  57. lisaiscookingSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:19 PM

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

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  58. La Bella CooksSeptember 16, 2009 at 11:51 AM

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

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  59. tavoliniSeptember 17, 2009 at 8:47 AM

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

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  60. JulianaSeptember 17, 2009 at 2:31 PM

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

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Thanks for stopping by, I enjoy reading your comments.

Katherine