Embrace the essence of summer with our Chili Cheese Dog Bake, a sensational and simple dish perfect for any casual gathering. This recipe transforms the classic hot dog into a cheesy, savory bake that’s sure to delight. Ideal for barbecues, pool parties, or camping, it’s a fun and tasty twist on a traditional favorite. With just seven ingredients and customizable options like your choice of cheese, chili, and hot dogs, it’s a versatile dish that caters to all tastes. Ready in under 30 minutes, this Oven Baked Chili Dogs recipe is a convenient and delicious addition to your summer feast.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: [Appropriate Diet, e.g., Vegetarian if vegetarian hot dogs are used]
Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 to 15 oz) heated chili
- 1 can Pillsbury™ refrigerated classic pizza crust
- 4 Cheddar cheese sticks
- 4 all-beef hot dogs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch square or 11×7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread the heated chili evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Unroll the pizza dough and cut it into 4 equal strips.
- Cut each cheese stick in half lengthwise. Place a half on each side of a hot dog.
- Wrap a strip of pizza dough around the cheese and hot dog, slightly overlapping in the center. Repeat with the remaining dough strips, cheese sticks, and hot dogs.
- Arrange the wrapped hot dogs on top of the hot chili in the baking dish.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dough turns light golden brown.
- While baking, melt the butter in a small microwavable cup. Stir in the garlic powder and parsley.
- Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and brush the butter mixture on top of each chili cheese dog.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts: (Estimated per serving)
- Calories: 400
- Total Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 800mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 35g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 15g