We are going totally obscene today with this Chili Cheese Dog Grilled Cheese sandwich because it’s National Grilled Cheese Month. Not that I need an excuse, but I’m all in for anything that celebrates the awesomeness of grilled cheese sandwiches.
I don’t know what I’m more excited about the insanely drippy, oh-so-messy chili dog sandwich that I piled high with my Texas Red Chili recipe, Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs, crispy onions and pan seared jalapeños or the Fruity Fries. The latter being something I came up with the for the kids. My boys love fun spins on everyday food.
And if you can believe it, no one has coined Fruity Fries to this fun way of serving fruit. Yay, to an original idea. But if you hear otherwise, please let my ego float on this happy bit until Friday. It is carrying me through the week. Ha!
Now that you have your healthy alongside the unhealthy—go for it—make this combo: Chili Cheese Dog Grilled Cheese and Fruity Fries! Enjoy.
Yield: Makes 1 sandwich
Ingredients:
- 2 slices bread
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Texas Red Chili or your preferred chili
- 2 hot dogs, cut in half horizontally ounce prosciutto (about 2 slices)
- 1-2 ounce extra sharp cheese
- Optional - pan seared jalapeños and green onions
Directions:
Heat cast iron pan over medium heat. Spread a tablespoon of mayonnaise on one side of each piece of bread.
On the other side of one piece, spread half of chili, layer with half of cheese, place hot dogs - cut side on down, layer with remaining chili and cheese. Add jalapeños and green onions if using. Top with remaining slice of bread, mayonnaise side up.
Cook until bottom is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip sandwich and cook second side until golden brown, about another 4 minutes. If sandwich is too messy to flip, grill remaining piece of bread separately then place on top of sandwich. Serve immediately.
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There really are no words for this incredible grilled cheese other than SOOO GOOOOOODD!
Grilled cheese month?! Where have I been hiding that I did not know this?!
I love the a messy chili dog, and this is a great idea! Also, fruity fries? Brilliant!
I’m with you on celebrating the awesomeness of grilled cheese sandwiches!! and this one is freaking brilliant! Dang!!!
This is some serious comfort food!
Jaw-droppingly amazing! This sandwich is epic!
Oh my goodness Naomi!! You’re killing me with this sandwich! I’m drooling! My son Sean is the sandwich king, and I know he is going to love making this one! He is always looking for new sandwich ideas!
Josh would love this!!! Especially with the jalepenos!
OMG my stomach is GRUMBLING!! This looks amazing
Who cares about beach body season. There are grilled cheeses to eat.
The bread on that grilled cheese is absolutely PERFECT! I’m drooling this looks so good.
I’m not typically a chili cheese dog fan, but I have to admit that this sandwich looks sinfully delicious!!
any houses for sale nearby? I’d love to be taking away any leftover food from you and Matt! 😉
This is totally the ultimate comfort food! Yum!
Kari
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My husband would think he’d died and gone to heaven if I made this for him. What a fun recipe!
Who wouldn’t love this?!
What a fun, indulgent way with grilled cheese! LOVE!
Ah! Fruity fries! I’m digging it. But this sandwich? I just want to face plant into it right now it looks so melty and delicious!
Wow, drooling over this awesome grilled cheese recipe!
HA! Excellent balance! Hey, if you’re going to eat grilled cheese, you might as well load it with something equally decadent.
This is such a great idea! I love chili cheese dogs and this looks delicious!!
I want to eat this now! In my face.
Utterly sandwich nirvana!!! However, I’m confused by the fourth ingredient: “2 hot dogs, cut in half horizontally ounce prosciutto (about 2 slices)” Huh?
Ohhhhhhhmygod. I am in immediate need of this sandwich.