Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs
Fun and kid-friendly hot dogs wrapped in grilled cheese—melty cheddar in golden, buttery bread around juicy frankfurters, perfect for a playful twist on comfort food.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish / Snack
- Method: Skillet/Griddle
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 hot dog buns or 8 slices of sandwich bread
- 4 hot dogs
- 8 slices cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- Optional toppings: ketchup, mustard, relish, diced onions
Instructions
- If using buns: slice each bun lengthwise without cutting through completely. Otherwise, use bread slices.
- Place 2 cheese slices inside each bun (or fold bread around hot dog with cheese inside).
- Insert a hot dog into each cheese-lined bun, pressing gently.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and spread butter on the outside of each bun or bread-wrapped hot dog.
- Grill hot dogs, butter-side down, for about 2–3 minutes until golden and cheese begins melting. Flip and grill the other side about 2 minutes, pressing gently for even toasting.
- Once bread is golden and cheese is fully melted, remove from heat.
- Serve with your favorite condiments and enjoy immediately while hot and cheesy!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, grill with a panini press or press with a spatula.
- Try alternative cheeses like pepper jack, Swiss, or mozzarella for different flavors.
- Add bacon: wrap cooked bacon around the hot dog before grilling.
- To make ahead: assemble and wrap in foil, then grill just before serving.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free bread to suit dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled cheese hot dog
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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