Chili Dog Casserole is my nine year old’s FAVORITE recipe! And I love it because it’s SO easy to make (also yummy)!
I have five kids. FIVE KIDS, yo! That means I’ve had a lot of practice cooking for a crowd. And this chili dog casserole recipe comes in super handy during football season when we love to host parties and have people over to eat.
I talk about this a lot – but it’s worth mentioning again and again – even though I love to cook and I love to have parties, what I don’t love is being stuck in the kitchen for the entire time! So we’ve learned lots of ways to shortcut and prepare in advance to avoid that scenario.
Chili Dog Casserole
Chili Dog Casserole Recipe Ingredients
- Hot dogs
- Buns (I like to use the slightly bigger sturdier buns for this as they stand up to the weight /volume/moisture of the ingredients better)
- Chili per hot dog
- Finely shredded cheese
- Optional: diced white or sweet yellow onion, hot sauce
How do you make chili dog casserole?
⭐ First, grab a pan (or pans!) that will fit all your buns. Place buns side-by-side into pan(s).
⭐ Next, tuck a hot dog into each bun.
⭐ Then, pour chili over each dog, and sprinkle cheese on top.
⭐ Finally, bake until cheese is bubbly and everything is warmed through. Top with onion and enjoy!
The awesome thing about this recipe is that it’s perfect for homegating OR tailgating! If you’re taking it with you to the game, just pop it in the oven right before you’re ready to leave and then bring it in an insulated tote so the chili dogs stay nice and warm.
Mmmmmm. So delicious and jam packed full of protein to keep you full of energy for your team all day long.
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How to make Chili Dog Casserole
Chili Dog Casserole
Ingredients
- Equal number of hot dogs and buns I like to use the slightly bigger sturdier buns for this as they stand up to the weight /volume/moisture of the ingredients better
- 1/2 cup of your favorite chili per hot dog
- 1/4 cup fine shredded cheese per hot dog
- optional: diced white or sweet yellow onion
Instructions
- Grab a pan (or pans!) that will fit all your buns. Place buns side-by-side into pan(s).
- Tuck a hot dog into each bun.
- Pour chili over each dog, and then sprinkle cheese on top.
- Place in a 375 degree oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and everything is warmed through.
- Top with onion and enjoy!
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This post was originally written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own.
I never thought about fixing them first then putting it in the oven. This kids will absolutely love this. Will be trying this for sure.
This is a fun way to feed a crowd!