Loaded Classic Chili Cheese Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chili
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450 g ground beef
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1 small onion, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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425 g canned tomato sauce
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15 g tomato paste
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Optional: 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika or pinch of cayenne pepper
→ Casserole Assembly
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6 to 8 hot dogs, cut into thirds
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120 g shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
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120 g shredded mozzarella or pepper jack cheese (optional)
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1 can (about 340 g) refrigerated biscuit dough or crescent roll dough
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2 tablespoons yellow mustard (optional)
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2 tablespoons ketchup (optional)
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
→ Optional Toppings
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Chopped green onions
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Diced pickles
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Crushed tortilla chips or corn chips
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Sour cream
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Sliced jalapeños
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a 23 x 33 cm baking dish.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until beef is well browned. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
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Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and optional smoked paprika or cayenne. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Spread half of the chili evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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Arrange the hot dog pieces evenly over the chili layer.
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Drizzle mustard and ketchup over the hot dog layer if using.
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Scatter shredded cheddar and optional mozzarella or pepper jack cheese over the layered dish.
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Tear biscuit or crescent dough into chunks and distribute evenly over the top.
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Pour the remaining chili over the dough and finish with an additional sprinkle of cheese.
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Brush the top of the biscuit or dough pieces with melted butter.
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Place in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the casserole is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
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Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Add desired toppings such as green onions, sliced jalapeños, crushed corn chips, sour cream, or diced pickles before serving.
# Notes:
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For a spicier result, incorporate chopped jalapeños into the chili or select spicy hot dogs.
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To reduce carbohydrates, omit the biscuit layer and replace with cauliflower tots or additional cheese.
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Casserole can be assembled up to one day ahead; cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.