Chili Cheese Dog Bake

 

Kid-friendly, adult-friendly, everyone friendly. You will just love this recipe.

 

1 can (14 to 15 oz) chili, heated

1 can Pillsbury refrigerated classic pizza crust

4 Cheddar cheese sticks

4 all-beef hot dogs

1 tablespoon butter

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes

 

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9-inch square or 11×7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Pour hot chili into the dish; spread evenly.

-Unroll dough; cut into 4 strips. Cut 1 cheese stick in half lengthwise; place 1 half on each side of 1 hot dog. Wrap the pizza dough strips around the cheese and hot dog, overlapping slightly in the center. Repeat with remaining dough strips, cheese sticks, and hot dogs. Place wrapped hot dogs on top of hot chili. (Chili must be hot.)

-Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until dough is light golden brown.

-Meanwhile, in a small microwavable cup, microwave butter on High until melted. Stir in garlic powder and parsley.

-Remove the baking dish from the oven. Brush on top of each cheese dog with butter mixture.