Description
Chili Cheese Dog Casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with a hearty blend of classic favorites. This crowd-pleasing dish combines hot dogs, zesty chili, and melted cheese for a satisfying meal that everyone at the table will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 hot dogs
- 1 can (15 oz / 425g) chili with no beans
- 1 cup (113g) shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can (8 oz / 226g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 375°F (190°C). Coat a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Unroll the entire 8 oz (226g) can of crescent roll dough into the prepared dish. Stretch and press the dough to completely cover the bottom and create a slight upward lip along the sides.
- Slice 6 hot dogs into three equal segments. Arrange these pieces in a single, even layer directly on top of the stretched dough.
- Open the 15 oz (425g) chili can and pour the entire contents over the hot dog pieces. Use a spatula to spread the chili uniformly across the surface.
- Generously sprinkle 1 cup (113g) of shredded cheddar cheese over the chili layer, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven. Bake for exactly 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and fully melted cheese.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 3-5 minutes. If desired, dust the top with ¼ teaspoon garlic powder and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even cooking and melting.
- Swap crescent dough for puff pastry or gluten-free crust to accommodate dietary needs.
- Choose your favorite chili – homemade or canned works perfectly for this quick casserole.
- For a lighter version, select turkey hot dogs and low-fat cheese to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 374 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1032 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg