Chili Cheese Dog Bake Dinner

There’s nothing like a delicious chili cheese dog bake dinner to get your taste buds tingling!

This easy recipe is perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight meal. Just gather up some hot dogs, chili, cheese, and some simple ingredients, and you’ll be ready to go.

The Chili Cheese Dog Baked Dinner will make your week complete! It makes the perfect dinner for any night of the week or weekend.

All the flavors you know from a tasty chili dog, topped with cheese, and ready in a very short time. A different take on an old favorite, but still just as delicious.

Plus, it’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Kids of all ages will enjoy this dish, and you won’t have to worry about messy hands and faces!

This is the best chili cheese dog bake dinner recipe if you want quick and easy comfort food!

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Why we love this recipe

• it’s so simple yet so delicious.
• The chili cheese sauce is the perfect topping for hot dogs.
• This dish is sure to please everyone at the table!
• Great idea for family gatherings!

Can I use canned chili for this dish?

If you are short on time or do not have the ingredients needed, then go ahead and use canned chili. Just be sure that there is a good flavor in the chili.

What goes with chili dogs?

The two options that I normally lean towards are baked beans and macaroni and cheese. You could try any number of options.

Ingredients:

• Refrigerated pizza crust – you can also make your own pizza crust
• Bun length hotdogs
• Cheddar cheese sticks
• Hot dog chili sauce – there are several good brands available or you can make your own
• Butter melted
• Garlic powder and freshly chopped parsley for garnish
• Chopped onions and relish

How to make Chili Cheese Dog Bake Dinner:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2. Place the chili sauce into a microwave-safe bowl and cook until hot. Place the sauce into an even layer on the bottom of a 9×9 baking dish.

Step 3. Open the pizza dough and roll it out flat on a counter.

Step 4. Cut the pizza crust into 4 even triangles.

Step 5. Add a hot dog and cheese stick to the center of each rectangle of dough.

Step 6. Fold the ends of the dough up and then roll the dough around the hotdog and cheese stick in the center.

Step 7. Place the wrapped hot dogs into the baking dish on top of the hot chili sauce and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and golden brown on top.

Step 8. Brush the melted butter onto the top of the hot dogs and season with fresh parsley and garlic powder to taste.

Tips for Success

An easy chili cheese dog bake dinner for beginners, this is one you can teach your kids how to make.

Make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.

Make a healthy chili cheese dog bake dinner version by using all meat hot dogs and 100% real cheese.

Use fresh ingredients whenever you can. Your finished dish will have more nutrients and will taste better too.

Buy your meats from a local butcher. They will taste better and have fewer additives and preservatives.

Always use 100% real cheese. It melts more evenly and tastes better overall. Try all different types of cheese and choose the one you like best or make a cheese blend.

Make your dough fresh from scratch for added flavor and a better texture.

Don’t store leftovers for more than three days. The fresher the ingredients, the longer you can store them. It’s usually best to stick to the three day rule though.

When you reheat leftovers, make sure they are hot all the way through before serving.

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How do I store this dish if there are leftovers?

Although this food is always better fresh, it will last for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Be sure it is at room temperature and then wrap it tightly and place it into the refrigerator.

Warm it up in the oven or place single hot dogs in the microwave. Don’t leave them in for too long, or the hot dogs will start to feel rubbery. 

You can also freeze the leftovers for two to three months. Freeze in single serving containers so your kids can warm them up on their own.

Serving Suggestions

This quick chili cheese dog bake dinner recipe can be served in many different ways. It’s great for family dinners and large gatherings where there will be a lot of kids.

Serve with chips and potato salad or cole slaw.

Make sure to have sour cream on hand.

Store in the refrigerator in single-serving containers. It’s a family friendly chili cheese dog bake dinner that kids can make on their own or heat up for a quick lunch.

FAQs

What other ingredients can be added to this simple chili cheese dog bake dinner meal?

You can add all kinds of ingredients to this chiil cheese dog bake. Onions, relish, bacon bits, sour cream, and mushroom pieces are all good choices. Either include them in the chili mix or set them out as sides so they can be added while the dogs are being served.

Any other homemade chili cheese dog bake dinner ideas that are quick and easy?

Pair this recipe with several finger food options for a fun kids’ party. Cut the hot dogs up when you are serving them and use toothpicks instead of forks. If you’re having a potluck dinner, make three or four dishes using different kinds of chili and cheese.

Can I use homemade chili?

Yes! Foods made from scratch often taste better and are healthier in the long run. If you have a favorite chili recipe, use it and make this family friendly chili cheese dog bake dinner and make it your own! Add your own personal touch!

Can I use brats instead of hot dogs?

If you aren’t a fan of hot dogs, you can always use brats, kielbasa, or sausage instead. Choose whatever type of hot dog or brat that you prefer.

If you have kids, this is a good recipe that everyone will love. It’s quick and easy. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for two or three days. Bake whenever your ready.

This is one recipe you can alter in a variety of ways. Make it mild, medium, or hot. Add whatever ingredients you like and turn it into your own masterpiece!

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