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Ultimate Chili Cheese Dog Breakfast Casserole

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A hearty, one-pan breakfast casserole combining chili, hot dogs, cheese, and eggs with bread cubes for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for game days, brunch, or any morning. Easy to make ahead and customizable to your taste.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk (2% works too, avoid skim)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 hot dogs (all-beef preferred, cut into ½-inch rounds)
  • 1 can (15 oz) chili (thicker variety recommended)
  • ½ cup diced onion (yellow or white)
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
  • 6 cups cubed bread (day-old French bread or sourdough)
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or pepper jack for heat)
  • Sour cream (for topping, optional)
  • Chopped fresh chives or green onions (for topping, optional)
  • Hot sauce (for topping, optional)
  • Additional shredded cheese (for topping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Spread the bread cubes evenly in the prepared dish in a single layer as much as possible.
  3. Scatter the diced hot dogs and onion over the bread. If using jalapeño, add it now. Do not stir.
  4. Spoon the chili evenly over the top. Use a spatula to gently spread it without pressing down.
  5. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of the shredded cheddar cheese over the chili layer. Add the Monterey Jack cheese now if using.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and uniform, about 30 seconds.
  7. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the entire casserole. Tilt the dish slightly to help it distribute. Let it sit for 5 minutes so the bread can start absorbing the liquid.
  8. Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  9. Bake covered for 35 minutes. The casserole should be mostly set but still jiggly in the center.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean or with just a little moisture.
  11. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with optional toppings like sour cream, chives, hot sauce, or extra cheese.

Notes

For best texture, use day-old bread. If using fresh bread, toast it lightly at 300°F for 10 minutes before cubing. For make-ahead, assemble through step 8, cover, and refrigerate up to 12 hours; add 10 minutes to covered baking time. Shred your own cheese for better melting. Cut hot dogs into rounds for even distribution. Do not overmix—layering is key to texture.

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