America didn't ask for the cheese coney. Cincinnati made it anyway.
In Cincinnati, our chili is a way of life. And cheese coneys are one of our favorite ways to enjoy it. They're something we long for as a workday lunch, a late-night snack or even a side dish when we order a classic 4-way of spaghetti, chili, cheese and onions.
Outsiders might be taken aback by the amount of shredded neon cheddar cheese that tops them. But in Cincinnati, the more cheese, the better.
Here's how to build the perfect Cincinnati-style cheese coney (plus the extreme version.)
What's your go-to chili order? Let us know. ⬇️ (📽️: Rasputin Todd/The Enquirer)
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