Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients Overview

Category Ingredients
Cornbread base 1 box (8.5 oz) cornbread or muffin mix
Hot dog filling 4–6 hot dogs, chopped
1 can chili with beans
Veggies ½ green bell pepper
½ onion
1 celery stalk
Seasonings 1 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chili powder
Cheese topping 1 cup shredded cheddar (divided)
Cooking oil 1 tbsp olive oil

How to Make It: Step-by-Step

Start with the crust
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch baking dish and mix the cornbread batter. Spread half into the dish.
Sauté veggies
In a skillet, heat olive oil. Add diced pepper, onion, and celery. Sauté 5–7 minutes until crisp-tender.
Add hot dogs
Toss in chopped hot dogs. Cook for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.
Chili magic
Mix in canned chili, brown sugar, garlic powder, and chili powder. Heat through, then stir in ¾ cup cheddar.
Layer & top
Spoon hot dog mixture over the cornbread base. Add the remaining cornbread batter and top with the last ¼ cup of cheese.
Bake & serve
Bake uncovered for 28–32 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Rest 5 minutes before serving.