Our 4-Ingredient Chili Dog Casserole is an easy, cheesy, meaty dish that is ready in 35 minutes. There are two all-American classics that we cannot live without – chili cheese dogs and casseroles! This exciting twist on a traditional Chili dog is a dinner recipe you just have to try! With warm chili, gooey cheese, and classic hot dogs, this is a delicious dinner that everyone LOVES! When it comes to finding meals that my whole family loves, you really can’t go wrong with a casserole made out of our favorite foods. There’s nothing like throwing together an easy oven meal that I know my kiddos will devour. Be sure to pin and save this recipe for later!
Chili Dog Casserole
This is an easy 1 dish meal that’s loaded with your favorite chili dog flavors for a weeknight meal the whole family loves! Our Chili Dog Casserole recipe couldn’t be easier! It’s made with soft flour tortillas, chili with beans, and cheese… ohhh melty, ooey-gooey cheese baked to a golden brown bubble perfection. You can add all of your chili dog accents to make it OVER THE TOP. If you’ve got a little more time on your hands, fancy it up by making your own homemade chili instead of the canned stuff. Luckily, my kids love pre-made chili so that makes my life really easy:)
This is a perfect go-to meal when you’re craving comfort food. Who doesn’t love a delicious chili dog? Whether it’s on a cold game day in the fall or at a summer BBQ, chili dogs are popular all year round! You really can’t beat it! Easy comfort food of cheesy chili dog goodness and baked with a soft flour tortilla!
In this chili cheese dog casserole, I combined the awesomeness of chili cheese dogs and the comfort and ease of a casserole. The best of both worlds! It only requires 4 easy to find ingredients which is important right now when store shelves are emptier than ever. However, you can customize your chili dog with all of your favorite toppings, like onions, avocado slices, shredded lettuce, salsa, or even corn chips (Fritos to be exact!).
Chili Dog Casserole
If your kids like to help you cook in the kitchen, this is a perfect recipe for them to help with. In fact, my 10-year-old daughter made this dish today while I took photos. When kids cook, it’s actually an educational experience. Plus, they’re more likely to try new foods and ingredients when they are involved in the process. This recipe isn’t messy which makes it great for kids to help with.
Start by pouring 1 can of chili at the bottom of a 9×13 dish. Then, roll hot dogs in fajita-size flour tortillas. Fajita-size tortillas are just a little smaller than the soft taco size. Place the rolled hot dog seam side down in the dish. Again, this is such a quick and easy task, even a kid can do it! We use about 9-10 hot dogs to fill up the dish. I think 9 hot dogs are the perfect amount for my chili to hot dog ratio:) Cover the hot dogs topped with the chili mixture with aluminum foil and the oven does the rest of the work!
Chili Dog Casserole
Once your dish is filled, you’ll pour another can of chili on top. Using a spoon, it’s very easy to evenly cover each hot dog throughout the dish. This recipe is wonderful for outdoor cookouts, and it can be made ahead. Chili Dog Casserole is the best Super Bowl main dish! No need to worry about chili dripping out of the bun onto your carpet and guests can easily help themselves.
Before placing this one-dish dinner into the oven, top it off with a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese. If you want to add onion, this is a great time to do it. My husband and I add onion to ours after it cooks because our 9 and 10-year-old kids aren’t fans of onion on their hot dogs quite yet. Serve with your favorite chili toppings like diced onions, cilantro, tomatoes, hot sauce, and sliced avocado. To give it more of a crunch, top with some corn chips like Fritos.
Can you make Chili Cheese Dog Casserole ahead?
This is a great casserole for making ahead of time and storing in the freezer. When you’re ready to use, continue with the recipe instructions, adding about 3-5 minutes to the first bake time to account for it being frozen. Make a garden salad or an Avocado Tomato Salad for a healthy, tasty side to balance out your meal.
Family-friendly dishes like Taco Lasagna Casserole and Meatball Sub Casserole are always an easy weeknight hit. We love Dinner Recipes that are quick and tasty that are a hit with the kids! Make it up to a day ahead of time, and pop it in the oven right before guests arrive. It can easily be doubled for a big crowd too.
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Chili Dog Casserole
Equipment
- Non-stick spray
- 9×13 baking dish
- Spoon for spreading chili
- Foil
Ingredients
- 2 cans chili with beans (any brand you prefer!)
- 9-10 fajita size flour tortillas
- 9-10 hot dogs
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°
- Prepare a baking dish with non-stick spray
- Put 1 can of chili in the bottom of the baking dish (spread evenly with a spoon)
- Wrap hot dogs in tortillas and place them seal side down in the dish
- Pour the second can of chili on top of the tortilla-wrapped hot dogs (spread evenly with a spoon)
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top
- Cover with foil
- Bake for 30 minutes
Notes
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I want this right now!! Tell me, how is the texture of the tortilla? I’m sure it gets yummy soft & amazing. Comfort food at it’s finest for sure!
Hi Stacy,
It’s so delicious! The flour tortilla texture is just perfect with the hot dog and chili – I know you’re going to love it:) Best of all, it’s so easy and quick to make!
Wondering if you could make ahead of time, or should I not because of the tortillas? I don’t want them to get hard before baking.
Hi Kylie,
Good question… I’ve never made it in advance but I think you could as long as the tortillas aren’t left in the refrigerator for too long (more than 1 day). I also think you could freeze the dish as long as you tightly cover it with plastic, then aluminum foil.
I ended up not making it ahead of time, but I will keep that in mind for the future. It will be out of the oven in 10 or less minutes, and I will pin my result on Pintrest. And good to kmow! I would only make ahead for supper later in the day, so that might work! Thank you so much.
I LOVE seeing review photos on Pinterest! Hope you enjoy it:)