Description
Loaded Classic Chili Cheese Dog brings backyard barbecue memories rushing to the table faster than summer sizzles. Packed with zesty chili, melted cheese, and all the traditional fixings, this hearty hotdog delivers pure comfort straight from your grill to your plate.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 8 beef hot dogs
- 2 cups prepared chili
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Base and Extras:
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- ¼ cup diced onions
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeno slices
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Grab your nonstick cooking spray and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly, ensuring complete coverage. Set your oven to precisely 375°F (190°C) for perfect baking.
- Carefully unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough, arranging each triangle to create an overlapping crust that covers the entire bottom of the baking dish.
- Lay 8 beef hot dogs across the dough, spacing them evenly to guarantee every slice gets a delicious hot dog portion.
- Pour 2 cups of prepared chili directly over the hot dogs, making certain the chili covers them completely and reaches all corners of the dish.
- Generously sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese across the chili’s surface, creating a rich and melty topping.
- Optional: Scatter ¼ cup diced onions and ¼ cup pickled jalapeño slices across the cheese for extra flavor and heat.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until your crust turns golden brown and the cheese becomes wonderfully melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the layers set and makes cutting easier.
- Slice into square portions and serve while the dish remains piping hot, revealing the layers of cheesy, chili-covered goodness.
Notes
- Crescent roll crust works best when gently pressed together to create a seamless base that holds the casserole ingredients.
- Select quality hot dogs and chili for maximum flavor, preferably using all-beef hot dogs and homemade or premium canned chili.
- For a low-carb version, replace crescent dough with a cauliflower or almond flour crust and use turkey hot dogs or plant-based alternatives.
- Garnish with fresh chopped green onions or crispy jalapeños right before serving to add a fresh crunch and extra flavor burst to the casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg