Description
Comfort meets celebration in this irresistible Chili Hot Dog Casserole, blending hearty flavors with classic American diner nostalgia. Layers of savory chili, melted cheese, and crispy hot dogs create a crowd-pleasing dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 hot dogs
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) chili with beans
- 1 can (8 ounces / 226 grams) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings (Optional):
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapenos
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375°F, preparing for a hearty comfort meal.
- Generously coat the bottom of a baking dish with a robust layer of chili, creating a savory foundation.
- Carefully split each hot dog down the center, revealing their tender interior.
- Artfully arrange the split hot dogs atop the chili, creating a uniform layer of meaty goodness.
- Scatter crisp diced onions and zesty jalapeños across the hot dogs, adding a burst of flavor and texture.
- Gently unroll the crescent dough, draping it smoothly over the entire casserole, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing the dough to transform into a golden, puffy blanket for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the casserole and generously cascade shredded cheese over the top, returning it to the oven for a final 5-minute melting session.
- Allow the dish to rest momentarily, letting the flavors meld and cheese settle, before serving this irresistible comfort creation.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantity or using mild/spicy chili for different flavor intensities.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like using gluten-free crescent rolls or cornbread topping for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Enhance nutritional value by incorporating diced bell peppers or mixing lean ground turkey into the chili for a protein boost.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like pepper jack, cheddar, or a Mexican blend to create unique flavor profiles that complement the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg