Chili Cheese Dog Bake

Sometimes, fun food is the best food — especially when it doesn’t have to break the bank.

This Chili Cheese Dog Bake recipe is that recipe.

Taking the classic elements of a chili cheese dog and combining them into a baked dish is simple and delicious.

All of the ingredients are ready-made at the store. Topping it off with a buttery garlic sauce puts this dish over the top.

Yumminess awaits, so get ready to bake!

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Why I love Chili Cheese Dog Bake?

• The ingredients for this meal are affordable. So, it’s possible to feed a big group without your bank account running dry.
• Chili and cheese on hot dogs are classic American food. Putting it all together in a convenient bake is fast and delicious.
• This recipe is a crowd-pleaser. People of all ages will enjoy scarfing this down.

What kind of cheese is used in chili cheese dog?

Cheddar cheese is used for this recipe. The recipe recommends picking up some cheddar cheese sticks. It’s more efficient and tastes better than using shredded cheddar cheese.

What’s the difference between a coney dog and a chili cheese dog?

While there is a lot of debate about the difference between a chili cheese dog and a coney dog, coney dogs don’t necessarily have to have cheese on them and often have a thinner sauce topping, while a chili cheese dog is topped with actual chili. Almost every region of the U.S. has its own version of both. So, it’s an almost neverending debate.

How to serve Chili Cheese Dog Bake?

This dish can stand on its own when served because all of the good stuff is already in it. However, it is a spin on a chili cheese dog. So, feel free to let chips and pickles accompany it!

Cooking Tips:

• You definitely want to use the freshest hot dog buns you can find for this recipe.
• Buy a bulk pack of hot dogs because it won’t go to waste. You can always freeze any unused hot dogs for later.
• Chili matters. So, find a can of the chil that you prefer without the recipe. Then, use it for this recipe!

Ingredients:

• Tube Pillsbury pizza crust dough
• Bun-length hot dogs
• chili
• Cheddar cheese sticks
• Butter unsalted and melted
• Parsley flakes
• Garlic powder

How To Make Chili Cheese Dog Bake:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2. Heat the chili in a saucepan until hot, and then pour into the bottom of a 9×9 baking dish.

Step 3. Roll out the pizza dough and slice it into 4 even rectangular pieces.

Step 4. Cut the cheese sticks in half lengthwise.

Step 5. Add a hot dog with one piece of cheese stick on each side to one end of a piece of dough.

Then roll the dough around the hot dog and cheese sticks, overlapping the layers as you go. Leave the tip of the hot dog and cheese sticks sticking out of the top of the dough slightly on one end.

Step 6. Place the wrapped hot dogs on top of the chili in the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

Step 7. Remove the chili cheese dogs from the oven.

Step 8. Combine the butter, parsley, and garlic powder in a bowl.

Then brush it over the top of the chili cheese dogs before serving.

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How to store Chili Cheese Dog Bake?

If there are leftovers (big ‘if’ there), always use airtight containers when storing chili cheese dog bake. Large, shallow containers will let you store a bigger portion for the next few days. 

How to reheat Chili Cheese Dog Bake?

Baking the bread will help it become sturdier when you first make the dish, but it also factors into how you reheat it. If you use the microwave, be sure to cover it with a paper towel to reduce splatter and keep the bread from drying out (heat for about 4 minutes). If using the oven, cover the baking dish with foil before you reheat it at 350℉ for about 20 minutes.

How much does Chili Cheese Dog Bake last on the fridge?

Chili cheese dog bake will keep for between 3 to 4 days in the fridge. Yet, this dish is so good that it probably will be gone on the first day!

Can I make ahead Chili Cheese Dog Bake?

This is one of those recipes where quick ingredients are put together for a fast bake. While it’s not the greatest “make ahead” dish, you can make sure that all of the ingredients you need are in place for throwing it together.

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