Description
Sizzling grilled cheese dogs merge classic comfort with mouthwatering innovation, creating a culinary masterpiece that bridges childhood nostalgia and gourmet creativity. Melted cheese, juicy hot dogs, and crispy bread combine for a quick, irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 hot dogs, split lengthwise (be careful not to cut all the way through)
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (340 grams / 12 ounces)
- 4 hot dog buns
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Butter and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 4 scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Use a rolling pin to gently flatten the hot dog buns, creating a wider surface for grilling.
- Mix butter with garlic and onion powder to create a flavorful spread for the bun exteriors.
- Heat a large skillet over medium temperature and sear hot dogs, rotating periodically until achieving a deep caramelized char on all sides, approximately 2 minutes per surface.
- Position a bun butter-side down in the skillet, layering cheddar cheese across the interior surface.
- Carefully place a grilled hot dog on the cheese, then sprinkle additional cheddar and chopped scallions over the protein.
- Cover the skillet and cook on medium heat until cheese melts completely and becomes gloriously gooey.
- Gently fold the bun closed using a spatula, pressing lightly to seal the cheesy hot dog inside.
- Repeat the entire grilling process with remaining ingredients to create four crispy, golden-brown cheese dogs.
Notes
- Rolling the buns flat helps create a more compact and crispy grilled cheese surface for even cooking and better texture.
- Mix softened butter with garlic and onion powder to infuse extra flavor into the bun’s exterior, creating a savory, aromatic coating.
- Char the hot dogs briefly to develop a delicious smoky flavor and appealing grill marks that enhance the overall taste profile.
- Use medium heat when grilling to ensure the cheese melts perfectly without burning the bun, creating a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 715 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1120 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg