Chili Cheese Dog Bake

Embrace the essence of summer with our Chili Cheese Dog Bake, a sensational and simple dish perfect for any casual gathering. This recipe transforms the classic hot dog into a cheesy, savory bake that’s sure to delight. Ideal for barbecues, pool parties, or camping, it’s a fun and tasty twist on a traditional favorite. With just seven ingredients and customizable options like your choice of cheese, chili, and hot dogs, it’s a versatile dish that caters to all tastes. Ready in under 30 minutes, this Oven Baked Chili Dogs recipe is a convenient and delicious addition to your summer feast.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: [Appropriate Diet, e.g., Vegetarian if vegetarian hot dogs are used]

Ingredients:

• 1 can (14 to 15 oz) heated chili
• 1 can Pillsbury™ refrigerated classic pizza crust
• 4 Cheddar cheese sticks
• 4 all-beef hot dogs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch square or 11×7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Spread the heated chili evenly in the prepared baking dish.
3. Unroll the pizza dough and cut it into 4 equal strips.
4. Cut each cheese stick in half lengthwise. Place a half on each side of a hot dog.
5. Wrap a strip of pizza dough around the cheese and hot dog, slightly overlapping in the center. Repeat with the remaining dough strips, cheese sticks, and hot dogs.
6. Arrange the wrapped hot dogs on top of the hot chili in the baking dish.
7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dough turns light golden brown.
8. While baking, melt the butter in a small microwavable cup. Stir in the garlic powder and parsley.
9. Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and brush the butter mixture on top of each chili cheese dog.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts: (Estimated per serving)

• Calories: 400
• Total Fat: 25g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 800mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 35g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 15g