🌭 Chili Cheese Dog Bake
The ultimate comfort food mashup! Juicy hot dogs smothered in beefy chili, melted cheese, and buttery crescent rolls—ready in 30 minutes.
📝 Ingredients
For the Bake:
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8 hot dogs (beef, turkey, or plant-based)
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1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent rolls
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2 cups prepared chili (homemade or canned)
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1 tbsp melted butter
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1 tsp garlic powder
For Topping:
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Diced onions
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Pickled jalapeños
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Sour cream
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Preheat
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
2️⃣ Assemble
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Spread chili in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Arrange hot dogs over the chili.
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Sprinkle with cheese, then wrap each hot dog with a crescent triangle (like a blanket).
3️⃣ Bake
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Brush crescents with melted butter + garlic powder.
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Bake 20-25 mins until golden brown.
4️⃣ Serve
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Top with onions, jalapeños, and sour cream.
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Extra crispy: Brush crescents with egg wash before baking.
✔ Spicy kick: Mix 1 tsp chili powder into the crescent butter.
✔ Make ahead: Assemble (unbaked) and refrigerate overnight.
🌟 Why You’ll Love It
✅ Kid-approved – Picky eaters devour this!
✅ Game-day perfect – Easy finger food for crowds.
✅ Customizable – Use leftover taco meat or veggie chili.
Pair with: Potato chips and a cold beer! 🍺
Want a twist? Try pretzel dough instead of crescent rolls! 🥨