Chili Cheese Dog Bake

Here’s a fun, easy Chili Cheese Dog Bake 🌭🧀
Perfect for a casual family dinner or game night.

Chili Cheese Dog Bake

Ingredients (serves 4–6)

• 1 package hot dogs (8–10)

• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chili (no beans or with beans—your choice)

• 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough or biscuit dough

• 1½–2 cups shredded cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese

• ½ small onion, finely diced (optional)

Optional Toppings (after baking)

• Mustard

• Ketchup

• Pickle relish

• Green onions

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C.

2. Prepare hot dogs

   • Cut hot dogs in half or thirds.

3. Assemble

   • Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

   • Spread chili evenly on the bottom.

   • Arrange hot dog pieces over chili.

   • Sprinkle with diced onion (if using).

4. Add dough

   • Tear dough into small pieces and scatter over the top.

5. Bake

   • Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until dough is cooked and golden.

6. Add cheese

   • Sprinkle cheese on top.

   • Return to oven for 5–10 minutes, until melted and bubbly.

Serve

• Scoop-style, like a casserole

• Add classic toppings after baking for fun customization

Tips & Variations

• Use cornbread batter instead of dough for a chili-cornbread twist

• Add jalapeños for extra heat (optional)

• Great way to use leftover chili

If you want, I can turn this into:

• A one-pan skillet version

• A slow-cooker version

• A mini-muffin party snack

Just let me know