The Chili Cheese Dog Bake Dinner is one of the go-to recipes for family dinners. Mothers with picky children know the struggle. Getting them to try your savory recipes can be a real challenge, no matter how hard you try. But which kid doesn’t love hot dogs and cheese? It reminds them of a trip to the amusement park where you all get a hot dog from the food trucks and enjoy the day.
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The tender hot dog is wrapped in crunchy pizza dough while the creamy cheddar melts in your mouth. This recipe is adored by both kids and adults. It’s easy and guaranteed to please the pickiest eaters. If you’re preparing this for the little ones, feel free to omit the chili sauce or go for a mild alternative. We like adding fresh parsley and garlic on top, but you can skip it if your kids don’t want it.
Indulge in the joy of a homemade meal without spending hours! Head to the kitchen now, and your hot dog bake will be ready to surprise the kids within 30 minutes!
What makes this recipe so unique?
The Chili Cheese Dog Bake recipe features a unique twist on the classic hot dog. Instead of the regular bun, we wrap them in pizza dough to achieve the crunch. The hot dogs have an incredible flavor, stacked over a generous layer of aromatic chili sauce. The sharp cheddar features its bold flavor, adding a cheesy touch to the gourmet experience.
Can I substitute the cheddar?
If you don’t like the strong cheesy note, please replace the cheddar with milder variants. Gouda is a more subtle cheese that melts well, so feel free to add a stick. Een mozzarella works fine for your chili cheese dog bake.
Can I make it less spicy?
The spiciness of this dish depends on how hot the sauce is. The sauce ranges from mild to hot, so feel free to tailor the flavor to your liking. Get a mild or non-spicy sauce if you’re making it for your kids.
Ingredients:
- Refrigerated pizza crust
- Bun length hotdogs
- Cheddar cheese sticks
- Hot dog chili sauce
- Butter
- Garlic powder and fresh chopped parsley for garnish
How to make Chili Cheese Dog Bake Dinner:
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2. Microwave the chili sauce until it is hot. Then remove from the microwave and spread the chili sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 9 baking dish.
Step 3. Take the refrigerated pizza crust and roll it flat.
Step 4. Cut into four rectangular pieces. Add a hot dog and a cheddar cheese stick in the center of each piece.
Step 5. Roll the dough so the hot dog and cheese stick remain in the center.
Step 6. Place the dough onto the baking dish over the chili sauce. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 7. Add melted butter and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley and garlic powder.
Chili Cheese Dog Bake Dinner
This Chili Cheese Dog Bake recipe gives a unique twist on the classic hot dog. Instead of the regular bun, we wrap them in pizza dough to achieve the crunch. The hot dogs have an incredible flavor, stacked over a generous layer of aromatic chili sauce. The sharp cheddar features its bold flavor, adding a cheesy touch to the gourmet experience.
Ingredients
- 1 Refrigerated pizza crust
- 4 Bun length hotdogs
- 4 Cheddar cheese sticks
- 1 Can hot dog chili sauce
- 2 Tbsp. Butter melted
- Garlic powder and fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Microwave the chili sauce until it is hot. Then remove from the microwave and spread the chili sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 9 baking dish.
- Take the refrigerated pizza crust and roll it flat.
- Cut into four rectangular pieces. Add a hot dog and a cheddar cheese stick in the center of each piece.
- Roll the dough so the hot dog and cheese stick remain in the center.
- Place the dough onto the baking dish over the chili sauce. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Add melted butter and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley and garlic powder.
- Category: Main
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Marie Rayner is a retired Chef, freelance writer, recipe developer, food blogger, and Cookbook author. She makes her home in Chester, UK, where she lives with her husband, Todd, and their much beloved English Cocker, Mitzie. Her motto is “Life is far too short to eat bad food,” and her goal is to share delicious and easy recipes which anyone can enjoy and cook in the comfort of their own home.
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