Description
A delicious and indulgent twist on the classic chili cheese dog, this Fully Loaded Classic Chili Cheese Dog Casserole is a crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for a casual family dinner or a game day spread. Layers of sliced hot dogs, beef chili, cheddar cheese, and flavorful seasonings are baked together with crescent roll dough for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 8 beef hot dogs, sliced into thirds
- 1 can (15 oz) beef chili with beans
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced white onion
- ¼ cup sliced pickled jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the base: Unroll the crescent dough and press it into the bottom of the dish, stretching it to cover the entire surface and slightly up the sides.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced hot dogs, chili, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Assemble the casserole: Pour the mixture over the crescent dough and spread it evenly. Drizzle ketchup and mustard over the top. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese over the surface, then top with sliced jalapeños.
- Bake: Dot the top with butter and bake for 25–30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey or veggie dogs for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- For extra heat, add more jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the chili mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
