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Cheesy Chili Dog Casserole

1 h 10 minServes 8Nutri-Score D€€
from @momma.cooking1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • ground beefMeat680 g
  • beef hot dogs (cut into bite-size pieces)Meat11 pieces
  • refrigerated crescent roll dough (tubes)Fresh2 pieces
  • chili beans (canned, drained if desired)Pantry425 g
  • tomato sauce (canned)Pantry425 g
  • diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)Pantry410 g
  • yellow onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • green bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce3 pieces
  • chili powderSpices8 g
  • ground cuminSpices2 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices2 g
  • yellow mustardPantry15 ml
  • Worcestershire saucePantry15 ml
  • brown sugarPantry4 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • cheddar cheese (shredded)Dairy300 g
  • Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)Dairy100 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

424kcal

Carbs
24 g
Proteins
22 g
Fat
27 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the dish

    • Preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).
    • Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
    Step 1

  2. Soften the vegetables

    • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add the diced onion and green bell pepper and cook until softened.
    Step 2

  3. Brown the beef

    • Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles.
    • Drain any excess grease.
    Step 3

  4. Add the spices

    • Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper.
    • Cook until fragrant.
    Step 4

  5. Build the chili

    • Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili beans, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar.
    • Stir well to combine.
    Step 5

  6. Simmer the chili

    • Simmer uncovered until thick and rich, stirring occasionally.
    Step 6

  7. Fold in the hot dogs

    • Cut the hot dogs into bite-size pieces and fold them into the chili mixture.
    • Cook until heated through.
    Step 7

  8. Layer the casserole

    • Spread half of the chili dog mixture into the prepared baking dish.
    • Sprinkle about half of the cheddar and half of the Monterey Jack over the chili.
    • Add the remaining chili dog mixture and spread evenly, then top with the remaining cheeses.
    Step 8

  9. Bake the casserole

    • Bake uncovered until bubbling around the edges and deeply golden on top.
    Step 9

  10. Broil for a golden crust

    • Broil for an extra-browned cheesy crust, watching closely.
    Step 10

  11. Rest and serve

    • Let the casserole rest before serving.
    • Serve hot with mustard, diced onions, relish, jalapeños or your favorite chili-dog toppings.
    Step 11
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