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Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

Oct 12, 2021 · 20 Comments

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Chili Cheese Dog Casserole is super easy to make with just 5 ingredients. With warm chili, gooey cheese, and classic hot dogs, this is a delicious dinner the whole family will love.

Chili cheese dog casserole in a glass 9-inch by 13-inch casserole dish topped with cilantro and red onions

Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

I just LOVE chili cheese dogs, don't you?  They remind me of carnivals and ball games and everything wonderful about warm weather.  Nothing screams summer like an ooey-gooey chili cheese dog!

In this chili cheese dog casserole, I combined the awesome-ness of chili cheese dogs and  the comfort and ease of a casserole.  The best of both worlds with warm chili and gooey cheese over a hot dog in a soft bun.

Make sure you have napkins handy for this melty, gooey, messy concoction!

What to Serve with Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

We typically serve this casserole with french fries or potato chips, and a vegetable. Try a quick and easy fresh green salad.

For a warm vegetable, we'll make steamed broccoli or mixed vegetables.

Chili Cheese Dog Casserole Recipe- A quick and easy family dinner idea recipe inspired by chili cheese dogs combined with the comfort and ease of a casserole. OMG. So cheesy!

Can You Freeze Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

Yes! This recipe is really really easy, so I don't find the need to freeze it usually.

If you do want to freeze it, prepare the hot dogs in the crescent rolls. Lay those out flat on a baking sheet, and freeze those alone. Transfer to a freezer bag.

Then when you're ready to use, continue with the recipe instructions, adding about 3-5 minutes to the first bake time (in step 3) to account for it being frozen.

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Chili cheese dog casserole in a glass 9-inch by 13-inch casserole dish topped with cilantro and red onions.

Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

Chili Cheese Dog Casserole is super easy to make with just 5 ingredients. With warm chili, gooey cheese, and classic hot dogs, this is a delicious dinner the whole family will love.
4.82 from 16 votes
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Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chili Cheese Dog Casserole, Chili Cheese Hot Dog Casserole
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 407kcal
Author: Michelle
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Ingredients

  • package of crescent rolls (with 8 crescent rolls)
  • 8 hot dogs
  • 8 slices of cheddar or American cheese
  • 1 can of no-beans chili (15 ounces)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • Toppings such as chopped onions or sour cream

Instructions

  • Unroll your crescent rolls and break apart so you have 8 triangles. Place a piece of American cheese on each triangle, and then a hot dog.
  • Roll them up, and put them in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  • Bake in a 375° oven for about 12-15 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and pour the chili over your rolls. Top with the shredded cheddar.
  • Return to the oven to bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until heated through.

Notes

  • Be sure the crescent rolls are cooked all the way through before covering in chili. This will ensure the food is cooked safely, and also that they're less soggy. Crescent rolls will still be soft and possibly slightly gooey after baking with chili. This is fine, as long as they were cooked through first.
  • Use 2 cups of homemade chili instead of canned chili, if desired.
  • Top with fresh toppings such as fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, onions, sour cream, or avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 1173mg | Potassium: 206mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 3mg
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UPDATE INFO: This post was originally published in July 2014. It has been updated with more pictures, video, and detailed instructions in October 2021.

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  1. Anna @ Anna Can Do It! says

    April 24, 2016 at 8:21 am

    This is awesome! So cheesy and mouth-watering! I pin it to make them later! Can't wait to try them out! Great idea! - Love, Anna

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  2. Kay says

    August 24, 2016 at 8:36 pm

    This looked good. I tried it and found that the rolls should be cooked fully before putting the chilli, cheese and onions on. Otherwise they won't cook thoroughly. I had to cook for an additional 30 minutes and the rolls still didn't cook through. Just a heads up.

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  3. Kelli Kel says

    April 17, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    OMG!!! This was amazing! We love spice so I used pepper jack cheese on top and sliced fresh jalapenos with the onions! EVERYBODY in the house loved it!! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      April 18, 2017 at 8:42 am

      Glad you loved it! <3 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jessicascott says

    April 02, 2018 at 8:45 pm

    Yes, probably a good idea to cook them thoroughly without the chili and cheese......Ours are a complete doughy mess.... and even cooked them 10 more minutes!

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  5. dandydogsbiz says

    May 29, 2018 at 6:35 am

    This is perfect for family gathering. Thanks for sharing this recipe. My family love it.

    Reply
  6. Pam says

    May 27, 2019 at 6:29 pm

    I made this followed reviewer recommendations baked until rolls nice and brown. After 15 mins upped temps to 375 so would brown faster. Then followed directions as directed. Came out really good. Dough was cooked through. Was afraid bread might burn on bottom after adding chili and cheese and continuing cooking. It did not burn.

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  7. Sharon says

    October 12, 2021 at 11:46 am

    This recipe takes comfort food casseroles to a whole new level with hot dogs and chili.

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  8. Pam says

    October 12, 2021 at 11:48 am

    This was so much fun to make and serve when the grandkids were here.

    Reply
  9. Jessica Formicola says

    October 12, 2021 at 12:25 pm

    This instantly became a family favorite in our house! Both kids and parents devoured it and asked for seconds!

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  10. Rika says

    October 12, 2021 at 12:48 pm

    I love this casserole. It's a great way to eat hot dogs and chili without the mess!

    Reply
  11. DoLola0671 says

    October 12, 2021 at 1:02 pm

    Great recipe. Made it first as recipe called. The second time I made it, I rolled the hot dogs (pierce with forks first) with bacon; cooked them first on a cookie sheet in the oven at 350 for 20 minutes, let them cool to touch. Then rolled bacon dogs in the crescent dough, cooked as instructed, added the chili, used pepper jack cheese for extra kick and cooked as directed. I set out the following toppings: onions, tomatoes, cilantro, pickled jalapenos and chipotle mayo. Basically I made a Sonoran Chili Cheese Dog Casserole. It was delish.

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    • Michelle says

      October 13, 2021 at 9:29 am

      Omg. Bacon is such a great idea! And I love your toppings bar too! Yum!

      Reply
  12. Teodora Grujic says

    October 12, 2021 at 1:58 pm

    This is what I call real comfort food! Thank you for the recipe!

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  13. Beth says

    October 12, 2021 at 2:11 pm

    I needed this recipe in my life! It's quick, easy, and no leftovers to clutter up my fridge! Delish!

    Reply
  14. Krissy Allori says

    October 12, 2021 at 2:15 pm

    I just about blew my family's mind when I made this for dinner. Everyone loved it.

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  15. Matt Ivan says

    October 12, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    What is the recipe makes my heart and belly happy. Totally reminds me of fair food as a kid.

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  16. Colleen says

    October 12, 2021 at 2:46 pm

    This was a huge hit for our casual Saturday dinner. Everyone loved it and I will be making it again. Thank you!

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  17. Debi Gildersleeve says

    September 25, 2022 at 1:17 am

    This recipe was so good! But I'm glad that I read some of the comments because it definitely needed to cook longer than it said. I believe I doubled the time and it was perfect! The crust was nice and brown and cooked perfect. Yummy! We put some mustard on top of ours when we served it and loved it. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

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  18. Nanw says

    July 07, 2023 at 9:48 pm

    I throw some fritoes on the dogs in rolls before I put the rest of the toppings on

    Reply

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