Description
Comfort meets indulgence in this irresistible Chili Cheese Dog Casserole, blending classic American flavors into one hearty dish. Layers of savory hot dogs, zesty chili, and melted cheese create a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 packages (8 ounces/226 grams each) hot dogs, sliced
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) chili (with or without beans)
- 1 can (8 ounces/226 grams) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup (240 milliliters/100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters/60 grams) diced onion (optional)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine sliced hot dogs, chili, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and optional chopped onions in a mixing bowl.
- Spread crescent roll dough across the entire bottom of the prepared baking dish, pressing to create an even layer.
- Distribute the hot dog and chili mixture uniformly over the crescent roll base.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the entire surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the crescent roll crust turns golden brown and cheese becomes melted and bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to settle and facilitate easier serving.
- Cut into squares and serve while still warm for maximum flavor and cheese stretch.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by choosing mild or spicy chili to suit different taste preferences.
- Swap traditional hot dogs with plant-based alternatives for a vegetarian version of the casserole.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding diced bell peppers or jalapeños to the chili mixture for extra vegetables and flavor complexity.
- Use low-fat cheese and lean hot dogs to create a lighter, more health-conscious rendition of this comfort food classic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 276 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 749 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg