Description
Savory chili cheese crescent hot dog bake brings comfort and nostalgia to family dinner tables, blending classic American flavors in one irresistible dish. Cheesy, meaty, and quick to prepare, this crowd-pleasing recipe promises smiles with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 6 hot dogs
Bread and Dough:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
Sauce and Toppings:
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can chili (with or without beans)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional, for extra spice)
Finishing Touches:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a flavorful base by spreading canned chili evenly across the bottom of the dish. Enhance the chili with a sprinkle of garlic powder, onion powder, and optional chili powder to intensify the taste profile.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and carefully separate each triangle. Gently wrap each hot dog by starting at the wider end of the triangle and rolling it completely, ensuring the dough covers the entire hot dog.
- Arrange the dough-wrapped hot dogs strategically on top of the chili layer, allowing some space between each one. Lightly brush the exposed dough with melted butter to promote a rich, golden appearance during baking.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for the crescent dough to turn a deep golden brown and become crisp around the edges.
- Once the initial baking is complete, carefully remove the dish from the oven and generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the hot dogs. Return to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely and become deliciously bubbly.
- Let the dish rest for 2-3 minutes after removing from the oven to allow the cheese to set slightly and make serving easier.
Notes
- Choose low-sodium chili or homemade chili for better control over salt intake.
- Opt for lean hot dogs or turkey dogs to make the dish healthier and lighter.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or Swiss for unique flavor profiles.
- Brush crescent dough with egg wash instead of butter for a shinier, more golden crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg