Description
This Chili Cheese Dog Casserole is an easy and comforting baked dish combining hot dogs wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, smothered with hearty chili and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a family gathering, this casserole delivers all the flavors of a classic chili cheese dog in a convenient and shareable form.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Dogs and Dough
- 1 (8-count) package hot dogs
- 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
Chili and Cheese
- 2 cups prepared chili (canned or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Other
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Wrap Hot Dogs: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into the individual triangles. Take each hot dog and wrap it with one crescent triangle, starting at the wide end and rolling towards the tip, ensuring the dough fully encases the hot dog. Place the wrapped hot dogs seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Add Chili and Cheese: Pour the prepared chili evenly over and around the wrapped hot dogs in the dish. Then, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the chili-covered hot dogs.
- Season the Dough: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with garlic powder and onion powder. Brush this flavorful butter mixture evenly over the tops of the crescent dough wrapped hot dogs to enhance browning and flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crescent rolls have turned golden brown and are fully cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired, then serve hot for a delicious, hearty meal.
Notes
- You can substitute the hot dogs with beef, turkey, or plant-based varieties to match your dietary preferences.
- For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños to the chili or use a spicy chili recipe.
- Serve this casserole alongside coleslaw or a fresh green salad to round out the meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
