Baked chili dog casserole layered with hot dogs, buns, cheddar, and onions for a comforting dish.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 8 beef hot dogs, sliced into 1-inch pieces
→ Chili
02 - 2 cups prepared chili (homemade or canned, with or without beans)
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
→ Dairy
04 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Breads
05 - 6 hot dog buns, sliced in half
→ Pantry
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Garnishes
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
09 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Arrange the halved hot dog buns cut-side up in the prepared baking dish. Brush the buns with melted butter and evenly sprinkle with garlic powder.
03 - Spread the sliced hot dogs evenly over the buns. Sprinkle the chopped onion across the hot dog layer.
04 - Pour the prepared chili evenly over the hot dog mixture. Top the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese.
05 - Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cheese is thoroughly melted and bubbling, and the casserole is heated through.
06 - Remove the casserole from the oven. Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions and dollops of sour cream as desired. Serve hot.
