Ingredients You’ll Need
Serves 4–6 people (6 roll-ups).
Main
- 6 beef or chicken hot dogs
- 6 large tortillas or thin flatbreads
(or pizza dough strips if preferred)
Sauce
- 1 ½ cups tomato sauce or marinara
- 1/2 cup chili sauce or BBQ sauce (optional for flavor)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
Cheese Topping
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup cheddar or processed cheese slices
Garnish
- Chopped parsley or cilantro
- Chili flakes (optional)
Simple ingredients → huge flavor.
Why This Recipe Is So Good
This dish works because it combines:
Hot dogs → juicy, savory
Wrap → soft and comforting
Sauce → rich and saucy
Cheese → gooey and melty
When baked together, everything blends into one perfect bite.
It’s basically:
Pizza vibes + hot dog vibes + casserole vibes.
Total comfort food.
Choosing Your Wrap
You have options here.
Tortillas
Soft, easy, quick
Flatbread
More filling and rustic
Pizza dough
Extra fluffy and homemade
Puff pastry
Flaky and crispy
All work great.
Tortillas are fastest and easiest.
Preparing the Sauce
In a bowl mix:
- Tomato sauce
- Chili or BBQ sauce
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
Stir well.
This creates a rich, slightly sweet, slightly smoky sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
You want bold flavor.
Because the sauce flavors everything.
Wrapping the Hot Dogs
Lay one tortilla flat.
Place one hot dog at the edge.
Roll tightly like a burrito.
Make sure it’s snug so it doesn’t open.
Repeat for all.
Super quick step.
Even kids can help 😄
Assembling the Dish
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Spread some sauce on bottom of baking dish.
This prevents sticking and adds flavor underneath.
Place roll-ups seam-side down.
Pour remaining sauce around and slightly over them.
Don’t drown them — just enough to coat.
Now sprinkle lots of cheese on top.
Be generous.
More cheese = more happiness.
Baking to Perfection
Bake for 15–20 minutes.
Then broil 2–3 minutes for golden top.
Look for:
Bubbling sauce
Melted stretchy cheese
Slightly crispy edges
Kitchen smell at this stage? Incredible 🤤
Resting Before Serving
Let rest 5 minutes.
Cheese sets slightly.
Sauce thickens.
Easier to serve.
Plus you avoid mouth burns 😂
Texture and Taste
Each bite gives you:
Top:
Stretchy melted cheese
Middle:
Soft warm tortilla
Inside:
Juicy hot dog
Bottom:
Savory sauce
Flavor:
Cheesy, saucy, smoky, comforting
It’s simple but SO satisfying.
Total crowd-pleaser.
Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- French fries
- Potato wedges
- Salad
- Coleslaw
- Garlic bread
- Rice
- Ketchup or mustard dips
Or cut into slices for party snacks.
Perfect finger food.
Flavor Variations
Want to change it up? Try:
Chili dogs
Add chili beans inside
Pizza style
Add pepperoni + pizza sauce
Mexican style
Add jalapeños + taco seasoning
Garlic butter
Brush butter on tortillas
Extra cheesy
Stuff cheese inside too
Spicy
Add hot sauce or sriracha
Same base recipe, endless fun.
Storage Tips
Fridge:
Up to 3 days
Freezer:
Up to 2 months
Reheat:
Oven or air fryer best
Microwave works but softer texture.
Great for meal prep.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Too much sauce
Soggy wraps
Not sealing wraps
They open while baking
Overbaking
Dry tortilla
Too little cheese
Less gooey goodness
Balance is key.
Why This Recipe Works
Here’s the simple magic:
Heat → melts cheese
Sauce → keeps moist
Wrap → holds everything
Hot dog → savory protein
Together = cheesy comfort perfection.
Easy, fast, reliable.
Final Thoughts
These cheesy baked chili dog roll-ups are the ultimate quick comfort meal. Fun to make, fun to eat, and loved by everyone. They’re cheesy, saucy, warm, and totally satisfying — the kind of recipe you’ll make again and again when you want something easy and delicious.