Klement’s Bigtime Chili Dog Sliders
Ingredients
- Klement's 12 oz Chicago Style Beef Franks
- 12 pack of Hawaiian Rolls
- (1) 8 oz container of chive & onion cream cheese spread
- (2) Tbsp mayonnaise
- (1) 8 oz package of cheddar cheese (block or pre-shredded)
- (1) 15 oz can of chili (or homemade)
- (1) Stick of butter (salted or unsalted)
- (1) Tbsp of minced garlic
- (1) bundle of green onions
- Aluminum foil or parchment paper
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350˚ F
- Thinly slice green onion and set aside
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese spread and mayonnaise and set aside (There may be leftover spread)
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper
- Remove rolls from the bag and slice in half (like a hamburger bun) and lay bottom half on the baking sheet
- Spread cream cheese mixture thinly on the bottom half of the rolls
- Slice franks lengthwise (enough to open flat but not completely through) and brown on both sides in a skillet or on the grill
- Place browned franks over cream cheese spread, Spread chili over the franks, Spread cheddar cheese evenly over chili
- Carefully sandwich the top portion of the rolls over the cheddar cheese
- In a microwave safe bowl, add butter and garlic and microwave for 30 seconds (checking to not boil over)
Additional Steps
- Spread melted garlic butter mixture over the top of the rolls, add salt to taste
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cheese has melted
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing through each slider, Sprinkle green onion over top and serve
- Recipe by Ryan Jasper, photo by Stephen Taylor
