chili dogs

Topped ballpark fare

A chili dog is a hot dog topped with chili con carne, typically served in a bun and often garnished with cheese, onions, or mustard.

It's a staple of American casual dining, from ballparks to roadside stands: We grabbed chili dogs at the game.

components

frankfurter

Seasoned smoked sausage

footlong · steamed bun · smoked sausage · natural casing

toppings

cheese

Fermented milk solid

sauerkraut · relish · ketchup · coleslaw · hot sauce · pickle spear · nacho cheese · sriracha · giardiniera · green chile

American

ballpark

Sports venue or estimate

Fourth of July · cookout · concession stand · diner · drive-in · Americana · picnic · baseball · football · state fair

comfort

hearty

Warm and substantial

homestyle · messy · filling · warming · casual · family · weekend · guilty pleasure · late-night · greasy

spicy

heat

Transferred thermal energy

capsaicin · fiery · Scoville · piquant · serrano · chipotle · green chile · red chile · hot sauce · burning

Categories
Opposites
culinary refinement

chili dogshaute cuisine

Elevated culinary artistry

fine dining · caviar · beef Wellington · filet mignon · tasting menu

dietary character

chili dogsraw salad

Uncooked vegetable dish

green smoothie · steamed vegetables · health food · kale salad · clean eating

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G