Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Chili Cheese Dog Casserole Recipe. It’s a delicious twist on the classic hot dog that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 8 beef hot dogs
- 8 hot dog buns
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chili with beans
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped onion (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Base: Place the hot dog buns in the dish, cut side up. Add a hot dog to each bun.
- Add Chili: Pour the chili evenly over the hot dogs, ensuring they are well covered. Sprinkle with chili powder, garlic powder, and onions if using.
- Add Cheese: Top generously with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Final Touches: Brush the edges of the buns lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley flakes.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use homemade chili instead of canned.
- You can also swap in turkey dogs or veggie dogs for a lighter version.
- Serve with jalapeños or sour cream for a tasty topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chili cheese dog
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1080 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
