Cheesy Cheesy Chili Dog Casserole
Chili dogs bring back memories of carnivals and events from childhood. So, if you are feeling nostalgic and hungry, cook up Cheesy Cheesy Chili Dog Casserole. Packed with sharp cheddar cheese, this recipe for chili is one you should try. With chili powder and thai chile peppers, this recipe is spicy, giving you a delicious and authentic flavor. The addition of hot dogs makes this recipe perfect for any family meal. It is so good, you will want to make it again and again.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef, lean, browned and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 (10-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 thai chile pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 packages extra-large butter-flavored refrigerated biscuits
- 1 pouch hot dogs
- 2 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded,
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 16 1/4-inch pieces sharp Cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray or grease a 9 x 13 -inch baking dish.
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Place ground beef, onion, tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, thai chile pepper, chili powder, sugar, and salt in a 7-cup rice cooker and cook until unit switches to "warm." (If making on stovetop, add the ingredients previously mentioned to a large saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until juice is reduced by about 50 percent).
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Cut hot dogs in half crosswise. Make a slit on the top of each hot dog half and insert the cheese slices. Set aside.
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Open biscuit rolls. Flatten each biscuit slightly. Place a cheese-stuffed hot dog portion in each biscuit and about a teaspoon of chopped onion. Bring ends of biscuit up around hot dog and seal.
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Place chili in baking pan. Top with biscuit-wrapped hot dogs, covering the top of the casserole. Sprinkle with one half of the shredded Cheddar cheese.
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Bake for 30 minutes, or until biscuits are brown and crusty on top. Add remaining half of the shredded cheese. Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onion.