Description
Looking for a quick dinner idea that’s fun, cheesy, and downright irresistible? This Chili Cheese Dog Bake Dinner brings together everything you love about classic chili dogs in an easy baked casserole form. Perfect for busy weeknights, game day spreads, or even cozy comfort food cravings, this dish is the ultimate easy recipe that the whole family will devour. With juicy hot dogs wrapped in golden dough, smothered in hearty chili, and covered in melted cheese, each bite is loaded with flavor. It’s one of those easy dinner ideas that turns simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing hit—great for potlucks or just a fun twist on dinner at home.
Ingredients
8 hot dogs (beef or preferred kind)
1 can refrigerated crescent dough or puff pastry sheets
1½ cups chili (canned or homemade)
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
¼ cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Cooking spray or butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Wrap each hot dog with crescent dough or puff pastry, leaving ends slightly exposed.
- Place wrapped hot dogs seam-side down into the dish.
- Pour the chili evenly around the hot dogs, letting it fill the gaps.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar (and mozzarella if using) over everything.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until dough is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from oven, brush with melted butter, and top with green onions.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner