Description
Comfort meets convenience in this mouthwatering Chili Hot Dog Casserole, blending hearty flavors and classic American diner vibes. Cheesy, spicy layers promise a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Category:
- 8 hot dogs
- 2 cans (15 ounces / 425 grams each) chili
Dairy and Cheese Category:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tube (8 ounces / 226 grams) crescent roll dough
Seasoning and Flavor Category:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Green onions, chopped
- Jalapeños, sliced
- Pickles, chopped
- Tortilla chips, crumbled
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F, preparing a greased baking dish for the casserole assembly.
- Arrange sliced hot dogs in a uniform single layer covering the entire bottom of the dish.
- Distribute canned chili evenly across the hot dog layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create a generous cheese blanket by sprinkling shredded cheddar over the chili surface.
- Carefully stretch and lay crescent or biscuit dough across the entire casserole, sealing the edges.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the dough transforms into a golden brown crust and the filling begins to bubble dramatically.
- Remove from oven and enhance the dish with optional garnishes like crisp diced onions, tangy mustard drizzles, and spicy pickled jalapeños for added zest.
Notes
- Swap hot dogs for plant-based alternatives to create a vegetarian version that maintains the same hearty flavor profile.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium canned chili or making homemade chili with fresh ingredients and controlled salt levels.
- Add extra texture and nutrition by mixing in diced bell peppers or black beans directly into the chili layer for more depth.
- Use gluten-free crescent roll dough or create a crispy topping with crushed gluten-free crackers to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg