This bold, bubbly casserole takes everything you love about chili dogs—zesty chili, smoky hot dogs, golden cornbread, and melted cheddar—and turns it into a one-pan wonder the whole family will beg for. It’s nostalgic, satisfying, and so easy you’ll wonder why you ever fussed with individual chili dogs at all.
📝 Ingredients Overview
| Category | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Cornbread base | 1 box (8.5 oz) cornbread or muffin mix |
| Hot dog filling | 4–6 hot dogs, chopped 1 can chili with beans |
| Veggies | ½ green bell pepper ½ onion 1 celery stalk |
| Seasonings | 1 tbsp brown sugar ½ tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chili powder |
| Cheese topping | 1 cup shredded cheddar (divided) |
| Cooking oil | 1 tbsp olive oil |
