Garlic Butter Grilled Cheese Hot Dog Recipe
This Garlic Butter Grilled Cheese Hot Dog recipe combines the rich flavors of garlic butter, melted cheese, and perfectly browned hot dogs. Toasted buns are filled with gooey, melted cheese and juicy hot dogs, making this a comforting and indulgent twist on a classic favorite, perfect for a quick meal or casual gathering.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Hot Dogs
- 8 hot dogs
- 1/2 cup garlic butter, divided
Buns and Cheese
- 8 hot dog buns
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Preheat and Prepare Hot Dogs: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Score the hot dogs by making shallow cuts on their surface. Brush each hot dog evenly with garlic butter and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake Hot Dogs: Bake the hot dogs in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes, until they are nicely browned and cooked through.
- Toast the Buns: While the hot dogs are baking, brush the insides of the hot dog buns with the remaining garlic butter. In a large skillet over medium heat, toast the buns until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Melt the Cheese: Using the same skillet, spread 1/4 cup of shredded cheese on the skillet surface and place a bun face down onto the cheese. Cook without moving it until the cheese melts and adheres to the bun. Remove the bun and repeat this process with the remaining buns and cheese.
- Assemble and Serve: Place each baked hot dog inside a cheesy toasted bun. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the delicious combination of garlic butter, melted cheese, and hot dog.
Notes
- Use your preferred type of shredded cheese for different flavor profiles; cheddar works great.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic butter when toasting the buns; adjust heat as needed.
- Scoring the hot dogs helps them cook evenly and absorb more flavor from the butter.
- This recipe can be made ahead by preparing the hot dogs and buns separately, then assembling before serving.
Keywords: garlic butter, grilled cheese, hot dog, baked hot dogs, toasted buns, melted cheese, easy recipe