Chili Dog Casserole

This easy-to-make chili dog casserole uses all the All-American flavors like hot dogs, chili, onions, and cheese, and layers it between Jiffy cornbread mix.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chili casserole recipes, hot dog recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 622kcal

Author Kathleen

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.

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