All the classic flavors you love but in casserole form! This Chili Dog Casserole is easy to make and easy to customize for picky eaters, too!
Here are a few more hot dog recipes we think you’ll love – Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs, Completos, Corn Dog Muffins, and Pigs in a Blanket.
This chili dog casserole is just a combination of two kid-friendly recipes that my whole family loves – Baked Chili Cheese Dogs and Bubble Pizza. There is very little prep involved and less than 30 minutes in the oven, so it’s a great option for the nights you need an easy, simple dinner that doesn’t require much attention.
Pure comfort food in a bowl! Here is how to make it –
How to Make Chili Dog Casserole
INGREDIENTS –
- 2 cans chili, with or without beans. You can make your own homemade chili if you’re feeling fancy, but a can of chili works just fine!
- 5 hot dogs, cut up into small bites
- 1 can biscuits, refrigerated
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- Toppings
- Chopped Bacon
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- diced tomateos
- diced avocado
- Fritos/ corn chips
- Cilantro
INSTRUCTIONS –
MIX. Pour the chili + hot dogs in a medium bowl and mix until the hot dogs are evenly dispersed.
SLICE. Cut each of the 8 biscuits into 8 pieces.
MIX. Add the biscuit pieces to the chili mixture and stir gently.
BAKE. Spoon the mixture into a 13×9-inch baking dish, then bake in a 375°F oven for 20 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.
ADD CHEESE. Sprinkle with cheese, then bake for 8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
TOPPINGS. You can top the whole chile cheese dog casserole with your desired toppings, or serve in individual bowls and let each person build their own. (This is what my kids prefer!)
SERVE. Serve warm and enjoy!
(Doesn’t that look so good?)
STORAGE. This Chili Cheese Dog Casserole can be covered and kept in the fridge for up to one week.
FREEZE. To freeze this casserole, assemble it as mentioned, then wrap the dish in plastic wrap and cover in aluminum foil before you bake it. Store in the freezer for up to 6 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
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Chili Dog Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cans chili
- 5 hot dogs, cut up into small bites
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
Toppings
- Chopped Bacon
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- Fritos
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix chili + hot dogs in a medium bowl.
- Cut each of the 8 biscuits into 8 pieces.
- Add biscuit pieces to chili mixture and stir gently.
- Spoon mixture into 13×9-inch pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Top casserole with your desired toppings and serve.