Chili Cheese Crescent Dogs – A super easy and very kid-friendly supper perfect for those busy weeknights!
I have assigned myself a new task as of yesterday. This task is for all those Moms out there like me. It’s for those moms who are struggling with disciplining their children whether they have one child or many children like we do. Lately, we have really been struggling with lack of peace in our home. My older 3 children (ages 8, 7, and 3) are really bickering a lot. It makes me so sad. I feel like they are all working against each other, and sometimes their whole goal for the day is to get a sibling in trouble.
Now I know exactly what this really is all about. It’s attention…ATTENTION-SEEKING behavior…at it’s core. Logically, I know our family has every reason for this happening. We have 4 kids all struggling to find their place and value in our family. For some reason, we’ve gotten off track, and they feel this is an appropriate way to go about that. I take the blame in that. Somehow, my reactions to this behavior have reinforced it to the point where we are now.
So it’s a new month, and I have a new goal. My goal is to get a handle on this and create an environment where we lift each other up instead of bring each other down. I want an environment where we are part of a team and protect one another.
How am I going to do this? It seems so overwhelming. How do I reverse these negative behaviors? Well I have read my fair share of child-rearing books, and I really have taken away some important ideas. I share them with you in case you too want or need to try something. I consider this a way of making myself accountable. If I voice this to all of you, I will be more proactive throughout the month.
Here are three things I will do to ensure this month we build more of a loving, peaceful environment in our house:
1. Start an incentive chart that gets really specific and targets those undesired behaviors.
2. Give each child positive attention by implementing a new routine where they each have a “Stay Up Late Special Time” with myself or my husband once a week.
3. Control MY reactions to the bickering/tattling.
I will share how it all works out with you at the end of the month! #staypositive #keeppraying
So there is nothing like going from a serious heart-to-heart on parenting and child-discipline to talking about Chili Cheese Crescent Dogs! But really they are closely related. We are busy like so many families on weeknights. Quick suppers are a must! And my kids and my hubby happen to love a good hot dog. Now I know they are not for everyone. (Hi Mom!) But we love a good hot dog supper every now and then. We normally make Cheese Crescent Dogs, but I thought we would change it up by adding chili and cheese. We baked it up in the oven and served it with some yummy waffle fries. #wafflefriesarethebest
I let my oldest daughter help me out. It is the perfect kind of meal for kids to help prepare. Plus, this gave me a little one on one time with her–what we so desperately need right now. She loves to cook and watch cooking shows. She is a girl after her Momma’s heart.
- 1 8 count can refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 15 oz. can hot dog chili (no beans)
- 8 hot dogs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Colby Jack or Cheddar)
- Optional toppings: diced onions, jalapenos
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Unroll crescent dough triangles. Place a hot dog on the wide end of the crescent dough. Sprinkle a little shredded cheese on top of hot dog and roll up. Place in an 8 x 8 casserole dish. Repeat with remaining hot dogs while arranging them to fit in casserole dish.
- Bake for about 18 to 22 minutes or until crescents turn golden and are finished cooking. Check crescents in the middle to make sure they are cooked through.
- Remove and top with chili and cheese. Place back in oven a few minutes to melt cheese.
- Top with diced onions and/or jalapenos, if desired.
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Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
October 2, 2015 at 8:02 amJaren, I grew up as the oldest of three. We bickered and set each other off ALL THE TIME! I don’t know how my mom has any hair left. But you know what? We are the closest of any siblings I know to this day. Seriously, it will get better 🙂 My daughter is an only child and sometimes I feel sad she won’t have the closeness that I have with my siblings, but then again, I also don’t miss the fighting! Haha. PS: Chili dogs look amazing!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
October 2, 2015 at 6:34 pmI need these asap! Amazing 🙂
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
October 3, 2015 at 6:19 amAh yes … the bickering … I have just two kiddos, and I can only imagine how it all amplifies with four! Hang in there … and don’t give up on those three goals! I especially find that #3 – how I react – can bring me a lot of peace and serenity, in those moments when my kids start bickering and making me a little nuts! 😀 And serve them this yummy dinner! How can anyone argue when they’re happily munching away?!?!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
October 3, 2015 at 6:49 amI am sure you’ll get great results for your new goal. You’re an awesome Mom! 😉
And these chili cheese crescent dogs look so good! It’ll surely be a hit in my house! Thank you for sharing, Jaren!
Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says
October 3, 2015 at 9:12 amYUM! Love this idea, I’ve never seen them made this way! Can’t wait to try!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
October 3, 2015 at 10:38 amNow this is taking pigs in a blanket to a whole other level! 😉 Definitely adding this to my weekly meal plan soon.
Kristyn says
October 3, 2015 at 11:15 amI’ve never seen chili dogs done this way! These look awesome!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says
October 5, 2015 at 6:34 pmThe bickering is such a challenge! Mine aren’t even that old yet but I already see it happening. You’re a great mom, Jaren, and I know you’ll get it all sorted out, though! And these crescent dogs look so delicious! A good chili dogs is one of my weaknesses. I never thought to wrap them up in a crescent roll! My kids would love these!
DANIELLE says
January 22, 2016 at 8:17 pmWhile this sounded amazing, the cook time was way off. Our oven is brand new it took an extra 15 minutes to be done! My advice before adding the toppings ensure the creacent rolls are done!
Alex says
February 13, 2016 at 8:44 pmHaving the same problem… I keep having to put it in longer and longer. Still not done. 🙁
Jaren says
February 13, 2016 at 9:24 pmHi Alex! Sorry you are having trouble. I will make a suggestion on the recipe to put the chili and cheese on later. Please see the other recent comment and thanks for letting me know how they are coming out for you!
sheilai says
February 13, 2016 at 5:20 pmMade these tonight, very good. As mentioned above, due to the crescents being side by side , the cook time was a little longer . I put the chili and cheese on them after I took them out of the oven. Cheese still melted on top because the chili was hot. Definitely will fix again!! thanks for sharing.
Jaren says
February 13, 2016 at 9:23 pmHi Sheilai! Thanks for letting me know how they came out for you. I think putting the chili and cheese after ensuring the crescents are done is a great way to make them! Have a great night!
Linda says
May 5, 2016 at 4:12 pmThese look delicious and are on the menu for tonight! Can’t wait! Thanks for a simple easy recipe I know my kids are gonna love
Jaren says
May 5, 2016 at 9:07 pmHi Linda! My kiddos love this too! Thanks for stopping by!
Traci says
March 5, 2017 at 3:33 pmHi there, This recipe looks delicious. I’m thinking of only using 4-5 hotdogs, since there are only two of us, unless you have another suggestion. But, your recipe states “no beans”; I was wondering why? I have frozen some homemade chili that I thawed out and was going to use?
Jaren says
March 5, 2017 at 3:55 pmHi Traci! You can certainly use chili with beans. I just stated what we used for our recipe. Hope you enjoy!
Jacklyn Justus says
September 19, 2017 at 9:00 amTo make them even more delicious, try putting the chili on the bottom of the dish, then top with the crescents. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add about 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder and brush it on top of the crescents. Save some of it for after the crescents are cooked. Cover them with foil and bake for about 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue baking for about 15 minutes. Brush the rest of the garlic butter on top of the crescents.
Jaren says
September 20, 2017 at 9:20 pmThat sounds really great Jacklyn! Thanks for visiting!!
Shalei says
March 7, 2018 at 6:54 pmCan i use homemade cresent rolls instead of the onea in the can? Also i will need to double the recipe for a big family. Do i need to increase the cooking time?
Jaren says
March 10, 2018 at 7:22 amHi! Sorry for the delay! I have never used homemade crescent rolls, but that sure does sound good! Yes, I would increase the cooking time and spread them out a little to help the dough cook better.