Description
These Crescent Roll Chili Dog Delights are a fun and delicious twist on the classic hot dog. Wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, topped with savory chili and melted cheddar cheese, they make a perfect snack or meal that’s easy to prepare and bake in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crescent Roll Dough:
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
For the Filling:
- 4 hot dogs
- 1 cup chili (canned or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
For Baking:
- Cooking spray or oil (for greasing the baking sheet)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the crescent roll chili dogs evenly.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with cooking spray or oil to prevent the crescent rolls from sticking during baking.
- Prepare Crescent Roll Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles. Optionally, flatten each triangle slightly with a rolling pin to allow for easier wrapping around the hot dogs.
- Assemble Hot Dogs: Place one hot dog at the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Spoon about two tablespoons of chili over the hot dog, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and dust with garlic powder and onion powder for extra flavor.
- Wrap and Seal: Roll each crescent dough triangle tightly around the hot dog starting from the wide end, making sure to seal the edges well to keep the filling inside during baking.
- Bake: Place the rolled hot dogs on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the chili dog delights cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set and prevent burns.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the chili before assembling.
- Use homemade chili for a fresher taste or canned chili for convenience.
- If preferred, substitute cheddar cheese with other melting cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack.
- These can be prepared in advance and refrigerated before baking — just add a couple minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the fridge.
- To make them easier to eat, serve with napkins or dip in ketchup, mustard, or ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crescent roll chili dogs, chili dog recipes, easy snacks, baked hot dogs, party appetizers
