Yum — a Chili Cheese Dog Bake is pure comfort food! It’s like chili dogs and crescent rolls had a delicious casserole baby. 🧀🌭
Here’s a simple, crowd-pleasing recipe:
🌭 Chili Cheese Dog Bake Dinner
Serves: 4–6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25–30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough (or puff pastry)
- 1 package (8) hot dogs
- 1 can (15 oz) chili (with or without beans, your choice)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1/4 cup diced onions (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter (melted, optional for brushing the rolls)
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Set to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Assemble the chili base:
- Spread the can of chili evenly on the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle about half of the cheese over the chili layer.
- Wrap the hot dogs:
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Place a hot dog on the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll it up like a pig in a blanket.
- Layer it up:
- Arrange the wrapped hot dogs on top of the chili in the dish.
- Brush tops lightly with melted butter (optional, for golden color).
- Bake:
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Add cheese & finish:
- Sprinkle remaining cheese (and onions if using) over the top.
- Return to oven for 3–5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Serve:
- Scoop out a hot dog and some chili for each serving.
- Top with extra cheese, diced onions, or a drizzle of mustard if you like.
Optional Add-Ons
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for spice.
- Mix in a can of diced tomatoes or extra chili beans to make it heartier.
- Use smoked sausage or beef hot dogs for richer flavor.
Would you like me to give you a homemade chili version to use in this bake instead of canned chili?
