Description
Chili Cheese Dog Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines the beloved flavors of hot dogs, chili, and cheese in a simple and satisfying one-dish meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this casserole is easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 beef hot dogs
- 1 can (15 oz) chili (no beans)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Wrap the Hot Dogs: Unroll the crescent roll dough and wrap each hot dog in a piece of dough, forming a neat little package.
- Add the Chili: Carefully pour the canned chili over the wrapped hot dogs, ensuring an even coverage.
- Top with Cheese and Onions: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chili, and if desired, add a layer of chopped onions for extra flavor.
- Bake to Perfection: Pop the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crescent dough is golden brown.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes, then serve it up hot and steaming, ready to delight your taste buds!
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with different types of hot dogs, cheeses, or even vegetarian chili to suit your personal preferences and dietary needs.
- For extra flavor, consider using Southwestern or spicy chili varieties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: Approximately 350 calories
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chili cheese dog casserole, comfort food, easy casserole, hot dog recipes