Description
This Chili Cheese Dog Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make twist on classic hot dogs. Baked to perfection with chili and gooey cheeses, it’s a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 8 beef hot dogs
- 8 hot dog buns (split)
- 2 cups canned chili (with or without beans)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red onion (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish)
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Prepare hot dogs: Place each hot dog in a bun and line them up side-by-side in the prepared baking dish. Spoon chili evenly over the top of each hot dog.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the chili.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the buns are lightly toasted around the edges.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with diced red onion and fresh parsley or green onions. Serve hot with a side of coleslaw, fries, or a simple salad.
Notes
- Use your favorite canned or homemade chili.
- For extra flavor, spread a thin layer of mustard or relish inside the buns before adding hot dogs.
- You can also make this with sliced hot dogs and chopped buns for a more scoopable version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chili cheese dog
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 970 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
