Description
Crescent Roll Chili Dog Delight is a fun and easy family-friendly recipe that combines soft, flaky crescent roll dough with savory chili, classic hot dogs, and melted cheddar cheese. This baked appetizer or snack offers a flavorful twist on the traditional hot dog, perfect for casual dinners or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 can crescent roll dough
Filling
- 1 cup chili (canned or homemade, chunky preferred)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 hot dogs (or sausages, or plant-based alternatives)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or pepper jack cheese)
Optional Garnish
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the chili dogs with crescent rolls.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it to prevent the crescent rolls from sticking.
- Mix Chili Filling: In a bowl, combine the chili with garlic powder and onion powder, stirring well to blend the flavors evenly.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles as per package instructions.
- Assemble Chili Dogs: Spoon a small amount of the chili mixture onto each dough triangle, place half a hot dog on top, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Roll Crescents: Starting from the wide end, tightly roll up each triangle toward the pointed end, pinching the seams to seal the filling inside.
- Place on Sheet: Arrange the rolled crescents spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet for even cooking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool Slightly: Remove from oven and allow the chili dog crescents to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle chopped green onions over the top for a fresh and colorful finish before enjoying.
Notes
- You can substitute hot dogs with sausages or plant-based alternatives for different dietary preferences.
- Try using pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar for a spicy kick.
- Make sure to pinch the seams tightly to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
