Description

Chili Cheese Dog Casserole is the ultimate comfort food—warm, cheesy, and family-friendly. With layers of crescent rolls or crispy tater tots, hot dogs, chili, and gooey cheddar, this easy one-dish meal brings all the nostalgic chili cheese dog flavor into a hearty casserole. Perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or potlucks, it’s customizable, filling, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Scale

Classic Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

2 cans chili (or homemade)
1 package hot dogs, sliced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can crescent roll dough (or substitute with tater tots)

Optional Variations

Jalapeños, salsa, or black beans (Tex-Mex style)
Pulled pork or BBQ beans (BBQ twist)
Hashbrowns instead of crescent rolls (breakfast-for-dinner)
Plant-based hot dogs, vegan cheese, and meatless chili (vegan option)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
Roll out crescent roll dough and press into the bottom of the dish (or arrange frozen tater tots or hashbrowns).
Layer sliced hot dogs evenly over the base.
Pour chili evenly over the hot dogs.
Sprinkle shredded cheese generously on top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the crescent dough is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

Blind-bake crescent roll crust for 5 minutes to avoid sogginess.
Use sharp cheddar for the most flavor, or try pepper jack for a spicy kick.
For a crispier texture, top with tater tots instead of dough.
Great for meal prep—freeze up to 2 months and reheat when needed.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner, Comfort Food, Casseroles
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion (1/8 of casserole)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: Chili Cheese Dog Casserole, Hot Dog Casserole, Chili Cheese Dog Bake, Easy Family Dinner, Comfort Food