Chili Cheese Dog Bake

This Chili Cheese Dog Bake is a fun and flavorful twist on classic chili dogs, perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing game day snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this delicious dish in no time.

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:

• Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Spray a 9-inch square or 11×7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

1. Assemble the Chili Base:

• Pour the heated chili into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to cover the bottom.

1. Prepare the Hot Dogs:

• Unroll the pizza crust and cut it into 4 strips.
• Cut each cheese stick in half lengthwise and place one half on each side of a hot dog.
• Wrap a pizza dough strip around each cheese-stuffed hot dog, overlapping slightly in the center. Repeat with the remaining dough strips, cheese sticks, and hot dogs.

1. Bake:

• Place the wrapped hot dogs on top of the hot chili in the baking dish.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dough is light golden brown.

1. Prepare the Garlic Butter:

• While the chili cheese dogs are baking, melt the butter in a small microwavable cup.
• Stir in the garlic powder and parsley flakes.

1. Final Touch:

• Remove the baking dish from the oven and brush the top of each cheese dog with the garlic butter mixture.

1. Serve:

• Serve the Chili Cheese Dog Bake immediately, either as a main dish or a tasty snack.
• Enjoy the gooey cheese, savory chili, and flavorful hot dogs all wrapped up in a delicious pizza crust!

Tips:

• Feel free to customize this recipe by using your favorite type of chili, cheese, or hot dogs.
• If you prefer a spicier version, you can add some chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the chili before baking.
• Serve with your favorite toppings such as diced onions, diced tomatoes, or a dollop of sour cream for added flavor.