Here’s a hearty, crowd-pleasing recipe for Chili Cheese Dog Bake — perfect for game day or an easy family dinner.
🌭 Chili Cheese Dog Bake
⏱ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Bake: 25–30 minutes
- Total: ~40 minutes
🍽 Serves: 6–8
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 (8-count) package hot dogs
- 1 (8-count) package hot dog buns
- 2 cups canned chili (with or without beans)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar blend)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
🔥 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Assemble the base:
Place hot dog buns snugly in the baking dish. - Add hot dogs:
Place one hot dog inside each bun. - Top with chili:
Spoon chili evenly over the hot dogs and buns. - Add cheese:
Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the top. - Brush buns:
Mix melted butter with garlic powder and onion powder. Brush over the tops of the buns. - Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and buns are lightly golden.
- Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve hot!
🌶 Optional Add-Ons
- Diced onions
- Jalapeños
- Crumbled bacon
- A drizzle of mustard
- A sprinkle of crushed tortilla chips for crunch
💡 Tips
- For crispier buns, bake uncovered the whole time.
- For softer, steamier buns, cover with foil for the first 15 minutes.
- Want it extra cheesy? Add a layer of cheese under the chili too.
If you’d like, I can also give you a crescent roll version, a biscuit dough version, or a slow cooker version.
