Hot Dog Casserole

Introduction

Hot Dog Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for busy families, combining classic flavors in a single, crowd-pleasing dish. With gooey cheese, savory hot dogs, and a hearty layer of potatoes or pasta, this easy weeknight meal is both satisfying and surprisingly adaptable. The best part? Everything bakes together in one pan for convenience and minimal cleanup.

Why Hot Dog Casserole Deserves a Spot on Your Table

If you’re craving nostalgia or need a meal that kids and adults alike will devour, Hot Dog Casserole checks every box. It’s cheesy, filling, and customizable—top with crispy onions, use whatever cheese you have on hand, or toss in extra veggies for an added boost. One bite brings you back to classic cookouts, updated for your kitchen!

Essential Prep for Maximum Flavor

For the best texture, use a food chopper like the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper to quickly dice onions, potatoes, or peppers with minimal effort. If you’re adding hash browns, the chopper ensures an even cook and saves time on busy weeknights.

Pre-cooking your hot dogs in a reliable nonstick pan such as the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch helps caramelize the outsides for an extra depth of flavor and prevents them from becoming soggy during baking.

Layering and Baking Your Hot Dog Casserole

Line your baking dish with a sheet of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll for fuss-free removal and easy cleanup. Layer in sliced hot dogs, creamy soup mixture, and vegetables or potatoes, finishing with a generous layer of shredded cheese on top.

For perfect, golden melted cheese, cover with foil for the first half of baking and remove the foil towards the end. Use silicone oven mitts like the KitchenAid Ribbed Soft Silicone Oven Mitt Set for safe handling when removing your hot and bubbly casserole.

Serving and Storage Tips

Let your casserole cool slightly before serving, which helps it set for effortless slicing. Transfer leftovers into Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers to keep portions fresh and easy to reheat for quick lunches or snacks the next day.

Serve alongside a crisp salad, steamed green beans, or corn for a well-rounded meal. For potlucks and picnics, Hot Dog Casserole is portable and can be kept warm using an insulated container or slow cooker.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe makes 6 generous servings. Each serving contains approximately 380–420 calories, depending on your cheese, hot dog, and potato choices. It offers a great combination of protein and carbohydrates, but can be lightened by choosing reduced-fat cheese or turkey hot dogs.

Hot Dog Casserole (Recap)

With its irresistible layers of cheesy, smoky, and savory flavors, Hot Dog Casserole is a tried-and-true winner for families and casual get-togethers. Easily adapted to suit your preferences, it earns rave reviews for both taste and simplicity—perfect for feeding a crowd or making weeknight dinners a breeze.

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with a sheet of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll for easy cleanup.
2. In a skillet, sauté onions (and bell pepper, if using) over medium heat with melted butter until softened, about 3–4 minutes, using the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch for even cooking.
3. Add the sliced hot dogs and cook for another 2 minutes, just to lightly brown the outsides.
4. In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, hash browns, cooked vegetables and hot dogs, and half the shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Stir with the help of the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper to dice the ingredients quickly if you haven’t already.
5. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
6. Bake, covered with foil, for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned on top.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving to help the casserole set.
8. Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour