This chili dog casserole is a great weeknight meal for the busy family. Between team practice and gymnastics lessons, feed your family in a jiffy.
This casserole uses all the All-American flavors like hot dogs, chili, onions, and cheese, and layers it between Jiffy cornbread mix. Fast and easy, this dish serves up a plate of tasty hot dish.
Serve with a salad or mixed veggies, and you have a hearty meal ready to be devoured.
Here are chili cornbread casserole, hot dog chili, Texas chili, and turkey chili to complete the list.
CHILI DOG CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS
- Jiffy Cornbread Mix: For less than a dollar, an egg, and some milk, you have a decent pan of cornbread. I love using this convenient mix for other recipes.
- Olive oil: Use this flavorful oil to sauté the onions.
- Onion: Brown onions for a mild taste.
- Hot dogs: Use your favorite brand. Kids love them, adults love them!
- Chili with beans: Buy your favorite brand. The chili adds just the right moisture and flavor.
- Brown sugar: A little sweetness is a nice addition to the casserole.
- Garlic powder: A little pungent garlic powder gives the casserole mixture a punch.
- Chili powder: Chili powder drives home this chili-based dish.
- Cheddar cheese: What’s a chili dog without cheese? We add some to the mixture and on top of the cornbread too.
TIPS
- Variations! This is a simple dish that can be assembled and baked in a flash. Variations would include homemade chili (with or without beans); or additions of bacon, jalapeños, more onions, a squirt of mustard, hot sauce, or any of your favorite toppings.
SERVING RECOMMENDATIONS
It also pairs well with Mexican corn salad, Mexican rice, KFC coleslaw, or a cold strawberry salad.
STORING + FREEZING + MAKE-AHEAD
- How Long Can You Keep This in The Fridge? Once made, your Chili Dog Casserole will last up to four days in the fridge.
- Can You Freeze This? Wrap the cooled casserole tightly, label, and freeze for up to three months. When ready to eat, fully thaw, reheat, and enjoy!
- Make-Ahead: This dish can be made several hours ahead of time. Just loosely cover until ready to serve and reheat.
- Food Safety: If you’d like more info on food safety check out this link.
HOW TO MAKE CHILI DOG CASSEROLE
- Add all the Jiffy cornbread ingredients called for on the box.
- Mix.
- Pour half the cornbread batter into the prepared baking dish.
- In a skillet, saute the onions.
- Stir in cut hot dogs and cook.
- Stir in both cans of chili, brown sugar, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese.
- Spoon the hot dog chili mixture over the cornbread mixture
- Pour the remaining cornbread mixture over the chili mixture.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar over top.
- Bake.
- Serve.
***See the full instructions below.
MORE DINNER CASSEROLE RECIPES
- Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
- Chicken And Rice Casserole
- Cabbage Roll Casserole
- Dorito Casserole
- Ham Casserole
- Hamburger Rice Casserole
- Taco Casserole
TRIED THIS RECIPE?
Leave a review, I love hearing your feedback! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chili Dog Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 (8-1/2) ounces boxes Jiffy
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 pounds hot dogs, halved lengthwise and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chili with beans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, DIVIDED
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Butter a 9X13 inch baking dish or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, prepare Jiffy cornbread by following box with instructions, adding ingredients called for on the box.
- Pour half the cornbread batter into prepared baking dish.
- Heat oil (2 tablespoons) in a large skillet. Stir in onions (1 cup) and sauté, over medium heat, until soft, about 6 minutes.
- Stir in cut hot dogs (2 pounds) and cook over medium heat until they're lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in both cans of chili, brown sugar (1/4 cup), garlic powder (1 teaspoon), and chili powder (1 teaspoon); heat through. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese.
- Spoon the hot dog chili mixture over the cornbread mixture, then pour the remaining cornbread mixture over the chili mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1 1/2 cups cheddar over top.
- Bake in preheated oven uncovered, 28-32 minutes or, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow casserole to stand 5 minutes before cutting. Serve.
Notes
- Variations! This is a simple dish that can be assembled and baked in a flash. Variations would include homemade chili (with or without beans); or additions of bacon, jalapeños, more onions, a squirt of mustard, hot sauce, or any of your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
On your phone? Check the web story here.




















Leave a Reply