Michigan Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

A comforting baked casserole inspired by Michigan’s classic chili dog, loaded with chili, cheese, and hot dog slices for a hearty meal. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs hot dogs, sliced, hot dog buns, cut into 1-inch pieces, prepared chili with beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 hot dogs, sliced
• 6 hot dog buns, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups prepared chili with beans
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 2 tbsp butter, melted

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine 6 hot dog buns cut into 1-inch pieces, 8 sliced hot dogs, 2 cups prepared chili with beans, 1/2 cup diced onions, and 2 tbsp yellow mustard, stirring gently to mix.
2. Step 2: Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Pour 2 tbsp melted butter over the top to add richness.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles, and edges turn golden brown.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving warm, capturing the nostalgic flavors of Michigan chili dogs in a casserole form.