February 23, 2023
Review RecipeChili Cheese Dog Bake
This chili cheese dog bake will be a guaranteed crowd pleaser and everyone will love the meaty cheesy goodness of this dish.
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This chili cheese dog bake gives you the perfect mix of savory and cheesy goodness. Flaky crescent rolls wrapped around gooey cheese and hot dogs, on a bed of flavorful meaty chili will be a huge hit with the whole family.
Chili is pure comfort food. Enjoy our crockpot chili recipe and turkey chili when you are looking for something cozy and warm.
Chili Cheese Dog Bake Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 8 hot dogs
- 1 (8-count) can original crescent rolls
- 8 slices American cheese
- 2 (15-ounce) cans of chili
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt (or garlic powder)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
CHEESE: You could add grated cheese over the top of the hot dog casserole bake also. Wait until the top of the crescent dogs has browned, and then cover with grated cheese and bake until cheese is melted making sure the crescents have cooked on the bottom of the dish.
CHILI: Use canned chili or your own chili recipe instead for this hot dog bake.
HOT DOGS: You can use whichever your favorite hot dogs brand is in this recipe.
How to Make This Chili Cheese Dog Bake Recipe
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
STEP TWO: Remove the crescent rolls from the packaging, roll them out, and separate them into individual triangles.
PRO TIP:
A pizza cutter is a great tool to cut the crescent roll dough rather than a knife. Give it a quick spray with nonstick spray so that none of the sticky dough gets stuck.
STEP THREE: Place one slice of cheese followed by one hot dog onto the widest end of the crescent roll.
STEP FOUR: Roll the cheese and hot dog into the crescent roll and set aside.
STEP FIVE: Arrange wrapped crescent dogs in a 9×13 glass baking dish. You may only be able to fit 7 dogs if you wish to keep them in one line as we did. Leave ½-inch or so between each dog to allow room for the dough to puff.
STEP SIX: Spread the chili in the available space around the crescent dogs. You may not use both full cans of chili and can heat any leftovers and serve alongside the baked chili cheese dogs.
PRO TIP:
Place the chili around the wrapped crescent dogs instead of under the crescent dogs for the best results on cooking everything through completely.
STEP SEVEN: Melt butter in a small dish and stir in the garlic salt/powder. Use a pastry brush to brush the melted butter mixture over the tops of the exposed crescent rolls.
PRO TIP:
The garlic butter gives the tops of the crescents some flavor and a bit of sheen. You could also brush the butter sauce on after the casserole has finished baking OR omit the butter sauce.
STEP EIGHT: Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until crescents appear golden brown on both the top and the bottom.
PRO TIP:
The crescent rolls take a bit longer to bake on the bottom than it takes to heat the chili through and brown the top of the crescent rolls. If you use a clear glass baking dish, you can check the bottom of the dish to make sure that the crescent rolls have browned on the bottom. If needed, place a sheet of aluminum foil over the top of the casserole dish if the crescents are becoming too brown and the bottoms are not yet done.
STEP NINE: Sprinkle the baked chili cheese dogs with a bit of chopped parsley and serve immediately.
How To Serve
Serve this easy meal with extra chili and grated cheese or any other favorite toppings. Green onions or finely diced red onions would also work well. This chili dog bake would be such a fun surprise for a delicious dinner recipe on a busy weeknight. Alternatively, serve this up on game day as a great way to feed your guests.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftovers of this hot dog recipe in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.
IN THE FREEZER: This baked chili dogs recipe doesn’t freeze well and should not be stored in the freezer. The crescent rolls will become mushy once defrosted.
Rich and hearty, this chili cheese dog bake is a great way to add so much extra flavor to hot dogs. From the crescent rolls to the delicious chili to the ooey gooey cheese, you can’t go wrong with this recipe.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use a different kind of cheese in this recipe?
This chili dog recipe will work with any kind of cheese, including cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack.
Can I use any chili I’d like for this chili cheese dog casserole recipe?
You can use our chili recipe or if you have your own homemade chili recipe. Canned chili or even leftover chili would work in this chili cheese crescent hot dog bake.
Can I store leftovers of these chili dogs?
Leftover oven-baked chili cheese dogs can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Any longer than that, and the crescent rolls will start to get soggy.
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Chili Cheese Dog Bake
This chili cheese dog bake will be a guaranteed crowd pleaser and everyone will love the meaty cheesy goodness of this dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 8 hot dogs
- 8 crescent rolls (one 8-count can)
- 8 slices American cheese
- 30 ounces chili (two 15-ounce cans)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt, or garlic powder
- fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Remove the crescent rolls from the packaging, roll out, and separate into individual triangles.
- Place one slice of American cheese followed by one hot dog onto the widest end of the crescent roll.
- Roll the cheese and hot dog into the crescent roll and set aside.
- Arrange the wrapped crescent dogs in a 9×13 glass baking dish. You may only be able to fit 7 dogs if you wish to keep them in one line as we did. Leave ½-inch or so between each dog to allow room for the dough to puff.
- Spread the chili in the available space around the crescent dogs. You may not use both full cans of chili and can heat any leftovers and serve alongside the baked chili cheese dogs.
- Melt the butter in a small dish and stir in garlic salt/powder. Use a pastry brush to brush the butter mixture over the tops of the exposed crescent rolls.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until crescents appear browned on both the top and the bottom.
- Sprinkle the baked chili cheese dogs with a bit of chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- PRO TIP: A pizza cutter is a great tool to cut the crescent roll dough rather than a knife. Give it a quick spray with nonstick spray so that none of the sticky dough gets stuck.
- PRO TIP: Place the chili around the wrapped crescent dogs instead of under the crescent dogs for the best results on cooking everything through completely.
- PRO TIP: The garlic butter gives the tops of the crescents some flavor and a bit of sheen. You could also brush the butter sauce on after the casserole has finished baking OR omit the butter sauce.
- PRO TIP: The crescent rolls take a bit longer to bake on the bottom than it takes to heat the chili through and brown the top of the crescent rolls. If you use a clear glass baking dish, you can check the bottom of the dish to make sure that the crescent rolls have browned on the bottom. If needed, place a sheet of aluminum foil over the top of the casserole dish if the crescents are becoming too brown and the bottoms are not yet done.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1058mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1298IU | Vitamin C: 153mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 3mg
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