Chili Cheese Dog Casserole: Ultimate Comfort!

Introduction

Craving the flavors of a chili cheese dog without the mess? This chili cheese dog casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Juicy hot dogs nestled in a rich, homemade beef chili, topped with bubbly cheddar cheese, make it the perfect easy dinner for busy weeknights. It’s a guaranteed family favorite that combines all the best elements of a classic chili dog in a simple, bake-and-serve casserole.

Ingredients

For the Chili:

1 lb (450 g) ground beef

1 can (15 oz / 425 g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup tomato sauce

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Casserole:

6–8 beef or turkey hot dogs

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

How to Make