Keto Chili Cheese Dog Zucchini Boats Recipe
These Keto Chili Cheese Dog Zucchini Boats are a low-carb, flavorful twist on classic chili cheese dogs. Zucchini halves are baked until tender, then filled with savory hot dog chili sauce and topped with hot dogs and melted cheddar cheese for a delicious, guilt-free meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 medium Zucchini
Meat and Protein
- 4 Hot Dogs
Dairy
- 1 1/2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Condiments and Oils
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 16 tbsp Hot Dog Chili Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the zucchini boats.
- Prepare Zucchini: Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to carefully scoop out the centers to create boat-like hollows for the filling.
- Arrange and Season: Place the zucchini halves in a 9×13 baking dish. Drizzle olive oil evenly over them and season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Bake Zucchini: Bake the zucchini halves in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until they start to become tender.
- Fill with Chili Sauce: Remove the baking dish from the oven and spoon hot dog chili sauce into each zucchini half, filling the hollowed centers.
- Add Hot Dogs and More Sauce: Place one hot dog on top of the chili sauce in each zucchini boat, then spoon additional chili sauce over the hot dog for full coverage.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over each zucchini boat to create a melty, cheesy topping.
- Final Bake: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For a sharper flavor, use aged cheddar cheese.
- You can substitute the hot dog chili sauce with homemade chili for a less processed option.
- To keep it fully keto-friendly, choose sugar-free or low-carb hot dogs.
- Feel free to sprinkle some chopped green onions or jalapeños on top before baking for added flavor.
- Make sure to scoop out the zucchini carefully so the boats hold their shape during baking.
