Description

Crock-Pot Chili Dog Casserole is the kind of easy dinner that instantly gets everyone to the table. It combines smoky hot dogs, hearty chili, crispy tater tots, and gooey cheddar cheese into one warm, crowd-pleasing comfort food meal. This is one of my favorite family dinner ideas when I need a simple slow cooker recipe that feels fun, filling, and packed with classic chili dog flavor. It works beautifully for busy weeknights, game day spreads, potlucks, and anyone searching for easy recipe ideas, dinner ideas, or comforting food ideas that do not take much effort.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can chili beans, 15 ounces

1 can tomato sauce, 15 ounces

1 packet chili seasoning, 1 ounce

8 hot dogs, sliced

1 bag frozen tater tots, 32 ounces

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon yellow mustard

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Drain excess grease.

2. Add the chili beans, tomato sauce, chili seasoning, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Slice the hot dogs into bite-sized pieces. Stir half of the hot dogs into the chili mixture.

4. Lightly grease the Crock-Pot. Spoon the chili mixture into the slow cooker, then scatter the remaining hot dog pieces over the top.

5. Arrange the frozen tater tots in an even layer over the chili mixture.

6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.

7. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, until hot and bubbly.

8. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use all-beef hot dogs for the best smoky flavor and a sturdier texture in the casserole.

For crispier tater tots, place them under the broiler for a few minutes after cooking if you transfer the casserole to an oven-safe dish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 540
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 1380mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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