Chili Cheese Dog Casserole
This easy Chili Cheese Dog Casserole combines beef hot dogs wrapped in golden crescent roll dough with hearty chili, melted cheddar cheese, and optional diced onions for a comforting family-friendly dinner.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish For assembling and baking the casserole.
- mixing bowl For holding ingredients during preparation.
- spoon For spreading the chili around the wrapped hot dogs.
Ingredients
- 8 beef hot dogs
- 1 15 oz can chili, with or without beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- ¼ cup diced onions, optional
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Separate the crescent roll dough into individual triangles.
- Place one hot dog at the wide end of each crescent triangle. Roll the dough around the hot dog until completely wrapped.
- Arrange the wrapped hot dogs seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Spoon the chili evenly around the wrapped hot dogs, allowing some chili to cover the sides of the dough while leaving some exposed.
- Sprinkle the diced onions over the chili, if using.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the entire casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are puffed and golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Check that the bottoms of the crescent rolls are fully cooked. Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with the chili and melted cheese spooned over the hot dogs.
Notes
Arrange the wrapped hot dogs seam-side down and make sure the bottoms of the crescent rolls are fully cooked before serving. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking.