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Chili Cheese Dog Casserole Recipe

ByAmaya Haris October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Introduction

This Chili Cheese Dog Casserole combines all your favorite flavors into one easy, satisfying dish. With savory chili, melty cheese, and wrapped hot dogs baked to golden perfection, it’s perfect for a casual family dinner or game day treat.

The image shows a glass baking dish filled with three baked hot dogs wrapped in golden-brown, crispy dough layers. Each hot dog is surrounded by melted bright yellow cheddar cheese that spreads across the middle of the dish, showing a smooth and gooey texture. Around the cheese and dough, there is a thick, dark brown chili layer with a chunky texture, filling the edges of the dish. Small green herb pieces are sprinkled lightly on top of the dough and cheese, adding a touch of color. The photo is taken on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) can crescent roll sheets
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5 hot dogs
4 cups beef chili (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: Lay out the crescent roll sheets and separate into triangles.
Step 3: Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese onto each triangle of crescent dough.
Step 4: Place one hot dog on each triangle and roll the dough around it, sealing the edges.
Step 5: Pour the beef chili into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Step 6: Arrange the wrapped hot dogs evenly on top of the chili in the baking dish.
Step 7: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.

Tips & Variations

Use your favorite chili recipe or a canned chili for convenience.
Try adding jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice inside the rolls.
Substitute cheddar with pepper jack or mozzarella for different cheese flavors.
Serve with a side of sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce for added creaminess.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm individual servings in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10–15 minutes, or until heated through and the crescent roll is crisp again.

How to Serve

A glass baking dish contains four crescent roll wrapped hot dogs lined up vertically in the center. Each hot dog is partially covered with golden-brown crescent roll dough that looks flaky and baked to a light crisp. Around and between the hot dogs is a melted yellow cheese layer that spreads evenly, slightly bubbling and pooling at the edges. Surrounding the cheese, near the sides of the dish, is a thick, dark brown chili or bean mixture that looks rich and dense with a chunky texture. A few small green herb sprinkles are scattered on top of the cheese and dough. The dish rests on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use different types of hot dogs?

Yes, you can use beef, turkey, chicken, or vegetarian hot dogs depending on your preference.

Can I prepare this casserole ahead of time?

Absolutely. Assemble the casserole and cover it, then refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. You may need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the fridge.

Chili Cheese Dog Casserole Recipe

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4.4 from 88 reviews

This Chili Cheese Dog Casserole is a delightful and hearty dish perfect for a comforting meal. Crescent roll dough wrapped around juicy hot dogs, topped with cheddar cheese, and baked over a rich beef chili creates a deliciously satisfying casserole that’s easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.

Author: Amaya
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 5 servings 1x
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Crescent Roll Assembly

1 (8-ounce) can crescent roll sheets
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5 hot dogs

Chili Base

4 cups beef chili (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
Prepare Crescent Dough: Lay out the crescent roll dough sheets and separate into individual triangles as per package instructions.
Add Cheese and Wrap Hot Dogs: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the crescent dough triangles. Place one hot dog on each triangle, then wrap the dough around the hot dog, encasing it fully.
Assemble Casserole: Pour the beef chili evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it out to create a base layer.
Place Wrapped Hot Dogs: Arrange the cheese-wrapped hot dogs on top of the chili, spacing them evenly across the dish.
Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and cooked through.
Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving your delicious chili cheese dog casserole.

Notes

You can use store-bought beef chili or prepare your own homemade chili for enhanced flavor.
Cheddar cheese can be substituted with your favorite melting cheese such as mozzarella or pepper jack.
For a spicier twist, add jalapeño slices or chili flakes to the cheese topping.
This casserole can be prepared ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating before baking.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.

Keywords: chili cheese dog casserole, hot dog casserole, crescent roll hot dogs, cheesy chili casserole, easy family dinner

Amaya Haris

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