Chili Cheese Dog Nachos Recipe

Name: Chili Cheese Dog Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 hot dogs with about 40 calories and 1g fat or less each; 2 cups EZ as 1-2-3 Alarm Turkey Chili (recipe follows) or low-fat turkey or veggie chili; 1 (7-ounce) bag baked tortilla chips; 1/2 cup chopped white onion; 3 slices fat-free American cheese, cut into thin strips; 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream; 2 tablespoons chopped scallions, for garnish; 1 (29-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 (15-ounce) can chili beans (pinto beans in chili sauce), not drained; 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup frozen sliced or chopped carrots; 1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels; 2 bell peppers (different colors), chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 to 3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped, sauce reserved; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pound raw lean ground turkey; Salt; Special equipment: crock pot

Servings: persons

3 hot dogs with about 40 calories and 1g fat or less each
2 cups EZ as 1-2-3 Alarm Turkey Chili (recipe follows) or low-fat turkey or veggie chili
1 (7-ounce) bag baked tortilla chips
1/2 cup chopped white onion
3 slices fat-free American cheese, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped scallions, for garnish
1 (29-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (15-ounce) can chili beans (pinto beans in chili sauce), not drained
1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen sliced or chopped carrots
1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels
2 bell peppers (different colors), chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 to 3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped, sauce reserved
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound raw lean ground turkey
Salt
Special equipment: crock pot

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Chop hot dogs into small pieces.
3
Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat on the stove.
4
Add chili and hot dog pieces, and cook them until thoroughly heated, about 3 minutes.
5
Set aside.
6
Arrange chips on an oven-safe platter or in a large casserole dish.
7
Top the chips first with the chili-dog mixture and then with onion.
8
Top evenly with cheese strips.
9
Place under the broiler until the cheese begins to melt and bubble, about 2 minutes.
10
Top or serve with sour cream.
11
Garnish with scallions.
12
Eat!
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PER SERVING (1/7th of recipe, 1 ounce chips with toppings): 218 calories, 3g fat, 674mg sodium, 36g carbs, 4.25g fiber, 4g sugars, 13g protein
14
Combine all of the ingredients except the turkey and salt in a large bowl.
15
Add 2 teaspoons of adobo sauce from the canned chipotle peppers.
16
Mix to combine and coat all of the beans and veggies with sauce.
17
Put the turkey in the bottom of the crock pot and break it up into small chunks.
18
Pour the chili mixture on top and mix.
19
Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
20
Stir to distribute the turkey.
21
Add salt, to taste.
22
Mmmmm!!!
23
PER SERVING (1/12th of recipe, about 1 cup): 176 calories, 3g fat, 765mg sodium, 23g carbs, 5.5g fiber, 6g sugars, 13g protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 hot dogs with about 40 calories and 1g fat or less each, 2 cups EZ as 1-2-3 Alarm Turkey Chili (recipe follows) or low-fat turkey or veggie chili, 1 (7-ounce) bag baked tortilla chips, 1/2 cup chopped white onion, and more.

Yes, Chili Cheese Dog Nachos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chili Cheese Dog Nachos

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Variations & substitutions

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