Description
Chili cheese dog casserole brings comfort food to a whole new level, combining classic hot dogs and hearty chili in a cheesy baked dish. Grab your favorite toppings and get ready for a crowd-pleasing meal that’ll make your family cheer at dinnertime.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 8 beef hot dogs
- 1 can (15 oz) chili (no beans)
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Base and Extras:
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- ½ cup chopped onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Your dish is about to get deliciously comforting.
- Unroll the entire package of crescent roll dough and slice it into 8 equal sections. Each section will snugly wrap one hot dog.
- Place one beef hot dog in the center of each dough section and carefully roll the dough around it, pinching the edges to seal completely.
- Transfer the wrapped hot dogs into the prepared baking dish, arranging them in a single layer with some space between each one.
- Open the 15-ounce can of chili and slowly pour it over the wrapped hot dogs, ensuring every dog gets a generous coating of sauce.
- Sprinkle 2 full cups of shredded cheddar cheese across the entire casserole, covering the chili completely.
- If you enjoy extra flavor, scatter ½ cup of chopped onions evenly over the cheese layer.
- Place the casserole in the preheated 375°F oven and bake for exactly 27 minutes, watching for golden-brown dough and melted, bubbling cheese.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. This helps the dish set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Crescent roll dough works best when slightly chilled, making it easier to wrap hot dogs neatly without tearing.
- Choose a hearty canned chili with good flavor, or substitute with homemade chili for a more personalized touch.
- For a lighter version, use turkey hot dogs and low-fat crescent rolls to reduce overall calories.
- Sprinkle some green onions or jalapeños on top after baking for an extra pop of flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg