Description
Chili Cheese Dog Casserole brings together all the classic flavors of your favorite ballpark snack in one hearty, comforting dish. Layers of hot dogs, melted cheese, and zesty chili create a crowd-pleasing meal that disappears faster than you can grab a fork.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 8 hot dogs
- 2 cups chili
Cheese and Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup corn chips
Garnish:
- ½ cup diced onions
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a toasty 350°F and grab a 9×13-inch baking dish for easy prep.
- Slice those 8 hot dogs into bite-sized rounds, creating perfect little flavor carriers.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine your sliced hot dogs with 2 cups of hearty chili, adding ½ cup diced onions and 1 tablespoon of tangy mustard.
- Transfer the saucy mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Blanket the entire casserole with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring every inch gets some cheesy coverage.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of crunchy corn chips over the cheese layer for an irresistible textural contrast.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 25 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling golden landscape.
- Pull the casserole from the oven and crown it with ½ cup of fresh diced tomatoes for a bright, colorful finish.
Notes
- Save time by using canned chili or leftover homemade chili for this quick casserole.
- Swap traditional hot dogs with turkey or plant-based dogs for a lighter protein option.
- Customize the heat level by choosing mild or spicy chili and adding jalapeños for extra kick.
- For a crispy topping, broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes after baking to brown the cheese and corn chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg