Loaded Hotdog Casserole with Crispy Potato Topping
30min
45min
12
485
Chef's Note
For extra flavor, try using different varieties of hotdogs such as cheese-filled or jalapeño. You can also prepare this casserole up to a day ahead - assemble everything except the French fries and cheese topping, then add those just before baking.
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Ingredients
3 packs (24 hotdogs total) frozen hotdogs
1/2 bag (about 16 oz) frozen French fries
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 large yellow onion
1 medium red bell pepper
1 medium green bell pepper
2 cups, shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup, shredded mozzarella cheese
8 slices bacon
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup relish
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 stalks, chopped green onions
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2
Cook 8 slices of bacon in a large skillet until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove, drain on paper towels, and crumble when cool.
- 3
Dice the yellow onion and bell peppers into small, uniform pieces.
- 4
In the same skillet with 1 tbsp of bacon fat, sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- 5
Add 1 tbsp of minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Add the diced bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- 7
Slice all hotdogs into 1/2-inch rounds. Add to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to lightly brown the edges.
- 8
In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup yellow mustard, 1/4 cup relish, and 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce.
- 9
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and stir to coat all ingredients. Season with 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- 10
Transfer the hotdog mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- 11
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the hotdog mixture.
- 12
In a bowl, toss the frozen French fries with 2 tbsp olive oil until coated.
- 13
Arrange the French fries in a single layer on top of the cheese layer.
- 14
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the French fries.
- 15
Top with the crumbled bacon pieces.
- 16
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- 17
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the fries are crispy and golden, and the cheese is bubbly.
- 18
Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
485
22g
32g
31g
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