Description
Comfort-packed chili hot dog casserole delivers hearty midwest flavor for family dinners. Cheesy layers of classic ingredients create a simple, satisfying meal perfect for weekend gatherings and casual celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 hot dogs (sliced)
- 1 15-ounce can chili (with or without beans)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 8-ounce tube refrigerated biscuit dough or crescent rolls
Garnish and Optional Toppings:
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 2 tablespoons sliced jalapenos
Condiments:
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375°F (190°C), ensuring an evenly warmed cooking environment.
- Grease a baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and create easy cleanup.
- Create a base layer by arranging sliced hot dogs across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Generously pour chili over the hot dogs, covering them completely for maximum flavor integration.
- Distribute shredded cheddar cheese across the chili layer, ensuring even coverage for melting.
- Break refrigerated biscuit dough or crescent roll pieces into smaller segments.
- Carefully place the dough pieces on top of the cheese, creating a rustic, uneven topping that will provide crispy texture.
- Transfer the assembled casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Monitor the dish, checking for golden-brown biscuit topping and bubbling cheese as indicators of doneness.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to settle and casserole to cool slightly.
- Garnish with optional toppings like diced onions, sliced jalapenos, mustard, or ketchup according to personal preference.
- Serve immediately while hot and cheese is still melted for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Elevate the casserole’s nutrition by adding diced bell peppers or corn to boost vegetable content and add color.
- Swap traditional hot dogs with plant-based alternatives for a vegetarian version that maintains the same hearty flavor profile.
- Use low-sodium chili and lean hot dogs to create a lighter, heart-healthier dish without compromising taste.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or a Mexican cheese mix to introduce unexpected flavor dimensions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg