Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs
These grilled cheese hot dogs are the perfect mashup of two American classics! With melty cheddar jack cheese stuffed inside a toasted bun with a perfectly cooked hot dog, these griddle hot dog sandwiches will become your new summer go-to.
Servings: 8 hot dogs
Ingredients
- 8 bun-length hot dogs
- 8 top-sliced hot dog buns
- 4 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese or your favorite shredded cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- optional toppings: hot dog chili, yellow mustard, diced onions, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Heat your Blackstone griddle or flat top grill to medium (about 350℉).
- Score the hot dogs by making diagonal cuts about halfway through the hot dog (don't cut all the way through). Turn the hot dog and make diagonal cuts in the opposite direction to create a crosshatch pattern.
- Place the hot dogs on the heated griddle and cook until done, rotating every so often so they cook evenly.
- While the hot dogs are cooking, open the top-sliced hot dog buns and stuff each one generously with shredded cheddar jack cheese, filling the entire pocket.
- Place a cooked hot dog in the center of each cheese-filled bun, pressing it down into the cheese. Add more shredded cheese on top of each hot dog.
- Place the hot dogs in the buns cheese-side down on the griddle (upside down). Brush the outside of each bun generously with melted butter. Cook until the bottom (cheese side) is golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully flip the buns over and continue cooking until the cheese is fully melted and the bun is toasted on both sides, about 2-3 more minutes.
- Remove the grilled cheese hot dogs from the griddle and place on serving plates.
- Top each grilled cheese hot dog with your favorite toppings like mustard, diced onions, hot dog chili, and/or jalapeños. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Cheese options: While we used cheddar jack, you can substitute sharp cheddar, American cheese, pepper jack, or mozzarella.
- Bun requirement: Top-sliced hot dog buns are essential for this recipe. Side-sliced buns won't work as well.