Description
Spicy and comforting, this easy chili hot dog casserole brings hearty Midwestern flavors to dinner tables. Melted cheese, crispy hot dogs, and zesty chili create a perfect one-pan meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 hot dogs, sliced
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) chili with beans
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) chili without beans
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Baking and Seasoning:
- 1 can (16.3 ounces/462 grams) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1/2 cup diced onions (optional)
- 1 tablespoon mustard (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 375F (190C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even heating.
- Combine sliced hot dogs, chili, and mustard in a mixing bowl, stirring until thoroughly blended.
- Transfer the chili mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Generously distribute shredded cheddar cheese over the entire chili layer, creating a complete coverage.
- Arrange refrigerated biscuits across the cheese layer, spacing them slightly apart to allow for expansion during baking.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until biscuits transform into a golden-brown color and appear fully cooked.
- Once removed from the oven, allow the casserole to rest for 3-5 minutes to help set the layers and cool slightly.
- Garnish with fresh diced onions before serving for an additional layer of flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Make this casserole gluten-free by using gluten-free biscuits and checking chili ingredients for hidden gluten sources.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-sodium hot dogs and chili, which helps control salt intake without sacrificing flavor.
- Transform the dish vegetarian by substituting plant-based hot dogs and meat-free chili, maintaining the same comforting texture and taste.
- Prep ahead by assembling the casserole earlier in the day and refrigerating, then bake when ready to serve for maximum convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg