Tuesday, August 16, 2016

My daughter is going back to college tomorrow, so I went straight for the comfort food.  These Chili Cheese Dogs are the ultimate comfort food, too.  Just look at that plate.  I think there’s bread in there somewhere, but I can’t say for sure.  I just kept adding more and drowning my sorrows in chili and queso. 🙂  Kaylenn is a Junior this year, so this is not new to me, but I’ll never get used to seeing her drive away.  It gets me every time.  I’ll wait patiently till Thanksgiving break I suppose but, until then, bring on the comfort food. 🙂

Try these Chili Cheese Dogs.  They’re pretty awesome… and even better when shared with your daughter who’s off to college tomorrow.  I hope you’ve had a very happy Tuesday!

Chili Cheese Dogs

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Hot dogs
Hot dog buns
All the toppings you love most – we add queso on top!

Instructions:

In a large skillet, cook beef and drain.  Stir in the tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce and spices.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

(Slightly adapted from Taste of Home)

For the Queso

I stick with the traditional Velveeta queso recipe, but I add a can of cream of chicken to make it wonderfully creamy.

Ingredients:

16 ounces Velveeta, cubed
1 can of Rotel
1 can cream of chicken

Instructions:

Place ingredients in microwave safe dish and microwave on high for 3 minutes and stir.  Return to microwave and cook for 2 minute increments until cheese is melted and smooth.  Enjoy!

♥Tawnya