Description
Chili cheese dog casserole delivers comfort food excitement straight to your dinner table with hearty layers of classic hot dogs, zesty chili, and melted cheese that everyone craves. Baked until golden and bubbling, this crowd-pleasing dish turns simple ingredients into a satisfying meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 hot dogs, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (15 oz) can chili (with or without beans)
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Dough and Seasonings:
- 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll or biscuit dough
- 0.5 cup diced onions
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Jalapeno slices
- Tater tots
- Prepared cornbread mix
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Slice 8 hot dogs into 1-inch pieces, creating bite-sized morsels perfect for easy eating.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the 1-inch hot dog pieces with the entire 15-oz can of chili, ½ cup diced onions, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon chili powder.
- Unroll the 8-oz refrigerated crescent roll dough across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pressing edges to create a complete base layer.
- Spread the chili and hot dog mixture evenly across the dough, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Generously sprinkle 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the entire surface.
- Optional: Add sliced jalapenos on top for extra heat and color.
- Slide the casserole into the 375F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese melts completely and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to help it set and cool slightly.
- Serve hot, directly from the baking dish for a casual, comforting meal.
Notes
- For a leaner version, swap regular hot dogs with turkey or chicken dogs and use low-fat cheese.
- Chop onions finely to distribute flavor evenly and prevent large raw onion chunks in the casserole.
- Fresh jalapeños pack more punch than pickled, so adjust quantity based on your heat tolerance.
- Letting the casserole rest helps set the layers and makes cutting and serving much easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg