Description
This Chili Dog Casserole is a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for outdoor cookouts or easy weeknight dinners. Layers of savory chili with beans, rolled beef frankfurters wrapped in soft flour tortillas, and melted Cheddar cheese come together in a warm, comforting casserole that's easy to prepare ahead and loved by all ages.
Ingredients
Chili Layer
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chili with beans
Main Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package beef frankfurters
- 10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
- 1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spread one can of chili with beans evenly in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to create a flavorful base layer.
- Assemble Casserole: Roll each beef frankfurter inside an 8-inch flour tortilla, sealing them tightly. Place the rolled tortillas seam side down over the chili layer in the baking dish.
- Add Toppings: Pour the remaining can of chili with beans evenly over the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese generously on top to cover the casserole.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the casserole to heat through thoroughly.
- Serve: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then serve warm and enjoy this hearty, satisfying casserole.
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Use a sturdy 9x13-inch baking dish for even cooking and easy serving.
- For added flavor, consider sprinkling some chopped onions or jalapeños inside the tortillas before rolling.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
