Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

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Kids and dads alike will dive right into this hearty, comforting dish.  With a crispy cheese topping on a warm cornbread crust, this recipe is a keeper.

                          Taste of Home Test Kitchen                                                         Greendale, Wisconsin

Chili Cheese Dog Casserole Recipe

Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

1 pkg. (8 ½ oz.) corn bread/muffin mix

1 cup chopped green pepper

½ cup chopped onion

½ cup chopped celery

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 pkg. (1 lb.) hot dogs halved lengthwise and cut into bite-size pieces

1 can (15 oz.) chili with beans

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

½ tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. chili powder

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheese, divided

Prepare corn bread batter according to package directions.  Spread half the batter into a greased 8 inch square baking dish; set aside.

In a large skillet, sauté the green pepper, onion and celery in oil until crisp-tender.  Stir in hot dogs; sauté 3-4 minutes longer or until lightly browned.  Stir in the chili, brown sugar, garlic powder and chili powder; heat through.  Stir in ¾ cup cheese.

Spoon over corn bread batter; top with remaining corn bread batter.  Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 F. for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.  Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.        6 servings

(Recipe for Chili Cheese Dog Casserole was in tasteofhome.com)