Chili Cheese Dog Casserole
A crowd-pleasing casserole that combines juicy hot dogs, savory chili, and melted cheese atop a buttery crescent roll crust - perfect for game day or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent rolls
- 8 hot dogs (beef or turkey)
- 1 (15 oz) can chili (with or without beans)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced onions (optional)
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeños (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).Unroll crescent dough and press into bottom of 9x13" baking dish to form crust.Arrange hot dogs evenly over dough.Spread chili over hot dogs, then top with cheese, onions, and jalapeños.Brush exposed crust edges with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.Bake 20-25 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitutions: Use turkey dogs and reduced-fat cheese for lighter version
- Enhancements: Add a layer of cream cheese under the chili for extra creaminess
- Storage: Best eaten fresh; refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days