If you’ve been craving the classic flavors of the ballpark without all the carbs, you’ve got to try this Keto Chili Cheese Dog Casserole! It’s everything you love about the all-American comfort food packed into one delicious and cheesy casserole.

Overhead photo of a white casserole dish with Keto Chili Cheese Dog Casserole in it with a cheese pull.

When it comes to all-American comfort food, the chili cheese dog is a staple.

Of course, with the high-carb hot dog bun and mystery chili ingredients, I don’t usually indulge in this ballpark treat anymore. So, when I found myself feeling nostalgic one day, I decided to recreate the flavors I love WITHOUT the unwanted carbs.

The result: this delicious Keto Chili Cheese Dog Casserole! It has everything you love about your ballpark favorite packed into one cheesy, satisfying, low-carb bake.

If you want to add a little fun to the family’s weeknight menu, definitely give this Keto Chili Dog Bake a try.

Let's Talk Ingredients

Diced tomatoes work great here, and if no one’s picky, grab the kind with peppers (Rotel) for extra flavor. Tomato sauce can stand in if that’s what you have, but when I tested it the flavor fell a little flat for us.

For the hot dogs, I look for a clean ingredient list with no added sugar. I usually use beef hot dogs, but pork ones are perfectly fine too.

If you’re watching carbs, shred your own cheese to skip the fillers in pre-shredded bags.

Tips & Tricks

For a quick weeknight meal, prepare the chili ahead of time. You can even double or triple the recipe for easy future meals.
If you’re worried about picky eaters, you can reduce or omit the onion.
If you prefer to make the chili in the slow cooker, brown the beef on the stove, then transfer to the slow cooker. Add the onion, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt and pepper, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Cook on low for 5-6 hours, stir in the hot dogs, then transfer to a baking dish and proceed as normal.

Serving Suggestions

These Keto Biscuits are a family favorite and perfect for sopping up any leftover chili!
To add a little green to your meal, you can throw together a simple green salad while the casserole is baking.
If you’re in the mood for summer flavors, this Low Carb Broccoli Salad is easy to make and deliciously crave-worthy.

How to Make Keto Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

One the pan is hot, add the ground beef, breaking it up with the back of a spoon. Cook until the meat is brown, then transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess grease.

Garlic and onion being cooked in a large skillet.

Photo of seasonings being added to a skillet of garlic and onion.

In the same saucepan, add the onion and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle with the chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Photo of a skillet with garlic and seasonings that has just had tomatoes added.

Photo of ground beef and chopped tomato in a large skillet with seasonings, onion, and garlic.

A skillet filled with cooked ground beef and diced tomatoes sits on a marble surface, ready for your keto chili cheese dog casserole. A large metal spoon rests in the pan, with fresh parsley and a red-patterned cloth nearby.

Stir in the tomatoes and broth. Once well-combined, return the ground beef to the saucepan.

Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cook for 30 minutes.

Photo of sliced hot dogs in the bottom of a square casserole dish.

Photo of chili layered on top of hot dogs in a white casserole dish.

Photo of a chili cheese dog bake ready to go in the oven.

Place the hot dogs on the bottom of a square baking dish and layer the chili on top. Top with cheese, then bake for 20 minutes or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is bubbly.

Overhead photo of a white casserole dish with Keto Chili Cheese Dog Casserole in it.

If you like this recipe don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and let me know how it went in the below comments, I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and PINTEREST to see all my delicious recipes.

Square overhead photo of a white casserole dish with Keto Chili Cheese Dog Casserole in it with a cheese pull.

Print Recipe

5 from 3 votes

Keto Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

Looking for a kid-friendly keto recipe? You will love this Keto Chili Cheese Dog Casserole! This is one the whole family can agree on.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Casserole

Servings:

Calories: 476.57kcal

Author: Wendy Polisi

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified sales.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika or hot paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
14 ounces canned diced tomatoes undrained; Rotel adds flavor
1 cup beef broth
12 ounces hot dogs sliced
1 cups shredded cheddar cheese

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Heat a large saucepan to medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef, breaking it up with the back of a spoon.
Cook until the meat is brown, and then transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate.
Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Stir in the tomatoes and broth and return the meat to the pot.
Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low. Cook for 30 minutes.
Place the hot dogs on the bottom of a square baking dish and layer the chili on top.
Top with cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes until heated through.

Notes

Storage

If you have extra servings of Keto Hot Dog Casserole, you can store them covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, keep your casserole in the freezer for up to 3 months.

You can also prep the chili in advance to make this casserole recipe a breeze! Store in the fridge if you plan to use it within a few days; otherwise, keep the chili in the freezer.

If you make more than one batch, make sure you freeze the batches in separate containers. That way, you only have to thaw one at a time when you’re ready enjoy your Keto Chili Dog Casserole.

Like any good casserole, this dish reheats very well. I love having leftovers to enjoy throughout the week!

Simply pop your leftovers in the microwave or oven. Cook until heated through, then dig in.

Nutrition