Coney Island Chili Dog Casserole
Transform your favorite ballpark treat into a crowd-pleasing dinner with this irresistible Coney Island Chili Dog Casserole! Perfectly blending the flavors of classic chili dogs with the ease of a baked casserole, this recipe layers grilled hot dogs and fluffy buns under a hearty homemade chili, generously seasoned with smoky paprika, zesty cumin, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Topped with a melty layer of shredded cheddar cheese and optional green onions for garnish, this dish is baked until bubbly to create a savory, shareable comfort food that’s ideal for game days, weeknight dinners, or backyard gatherings. Ready in under an hour and serving up to eight, this casserole reimagines a nostalgic favorite in a way that’s both fun and family-friendly.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 whole hot dogs
- 8 whole hot dog buns
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon spray oil or butter, for greasing
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with spray oil or butter.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook while breaking up the meat with a spatula until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant.
Add the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
While the chili mixture is simmering, slice the hot dog buns in half and arrange the bottoms in the prepared casserole dish to form an even base layer.
Place a hot dog on top of each bun half, laying them side by side to fill the dish.
Pour the chili mixture evenly over the top of the hot dogs and buns, spreading with a spatula to ensure an even coating.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chili layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
Slice into portions and serve immediately. Enjoy your Coney Island Chili Dog Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 254.3 g | 326% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.4 g | 562% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 758 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 10195 mg | 443% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 353.5 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.6 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.0 g | ||
| Protein | 216.5 g | 433% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2540 mg | 195% | |
| Iron | 33.8 mg | 188% | |
| Potassium | 2434 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
