Description
This Chili Cheese Dog Casserole is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish perfect for family dinners. Combining ground beef, hot dogs, and chili with a cheesy biscuit topping, it’s a crowd-pleaser that delivers comforting American flavors in a single baked casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 hot dogs, sliced into 1-inch pieces
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Cheese and Dairy
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Pantry and Spices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups canned chili (with or without beans)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onions until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Add Chili and Seasoning: Stir in the canned chili, sliced hot dogs, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5 minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the meat and chili mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Add Biscuit Topping: Cut each biscuit in half and evenly arrange the pieces over the chili mixture, covering the surface.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously on top of the biscuit pieces to create a melty, cheesy layer.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and top with optional chopped green onions for added freshness and color. Serve hot for a comforting family meal.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be substituted for beef to lighten the dish.
- Use plant-based hot dogs and chili for a vegetarian version.
- For extra spice, add a chopped jalapeño along with the onions during sautéing.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
