Description
Comfort classics merge in this chili cheese hot dog bake, blending hearty flavors from American diner culture. Melted cheese, spicy chili, and crisp hot dogs create a simple meal that satisfies deep hunger pangs you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (8 oz / 226 g) hot dogs, sliced
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chili (with or without beans)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (8 oz / 226 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- ½ cup diced onion (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mixture Creation: Combine sliced hot dogs, chili, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and chopped onions in a large mixing bowl, blending flavors thoroughly.
- Base Layer: Unroll crescent roll dough and press evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating a complete foundation for the casserole.
- Assembly: Spread the hot dog and chili mixture uniformly across the crescent roll base, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Cheese Topping: Generously cover the entire surface with shredded cheddar cheese, creating a rich and melty layer.
- Baking: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and cheese bubbles enticingly.
- Serving: Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes to set the layers, then slice into square portions and serve warm, savoring the robust flavors and satisfying textures.
Notes
- Customize Chili Heat: Adjust chili spiciness by choosing mild, medium, or hot varieties to match personal preference and family tolerance.
- Cheese Selection Matters: Opt for sharp cheddar or blend multiple cheeses like monterey jack and pepper jack for deeper, more complex flavor profile.
- Onion Enhancement Tip: Sauté chopped onions briefly before mixing to develop richer, sweeter caramelized undertones and reduce raw sharpness.
- Dough Handling Hack: Ensure crescent roll dough is evenly pressed and sealed to prevent uneven baking and create a consistent, golden-brown crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg