Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

👨‍🍳 How to Make It: Step-by-Step

1. Start with the crust
   Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch baking dish and mix the cornbread batter. Spread half into the dish.
2. Sauté veggies
   In a skillet, heat olive oil. Add diced pepper, onion, and celery. Sauté 5–7 minutes until crisp-tender.
3. Add hot dogs
   Toss in chopped hot dogs. Cook for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.
4. Chili magic
   Mix in canned chili, brown sugar, garlic powder, and chili powder. Heat through, then stir in ¾ cup cheddar.
5. Layer & top
   Spoon hot dog mixture over the cornbread base. Add the remaining cornbread batter and top with the last ¼ cup of cheese.
6. Bake & serve
   Bake uncovered for 28–32 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Rest 5 minutes before serving.