Description
Indulge in this over-the-top Huge Cheese Dog Sandwich featuring a hot dog wrapped in a slice of pizza inside a toasted bun, topped with a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese, and finished with garlic and Italian seasoning butter. Perfect for game day or a fun weekend treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Dog and Bun
- 4 large hot dog buns (or hoagie rolls)
- 4 jumbo hot dogs
Pizza and Sauces
- 4 slices of pizza (any flavor, cut to fit the buns)
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoned Butter
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Optional Toppings
- Sliced jalapeños
- Pepperoni
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the assembled sandwiches.
- Cook the Hot Dogs: In a skillet or on a grill, cook the jumbo hot dogs until they are heated through and slightly browned, enhancing their flavor and texture.
- Prepare the Buns and Pizza: Split each hot dog bun or hoagie roll lengthwise. Place a slice of pizza inside each bun, creating a delicious base layer.
- Add Hot Dogs and Sauce: Lay one cooked hot dog on top of the pizza slice inside each bun. Spoon a little pizza sauce over each hot dog to add moisture and robust taste.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the hot dogs and pizza slices, ensuring a cheesy, melty topping.
- Assemble on Baking Sheet: Place the fully assembled sandwiches onto a baking sheet, preparing them for the final bake.
- Brush with Seasoned Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Brush this flavorful butter mix evenly over the tops of the buns for a golden, aromatic crust.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the buns turn golden.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the oven and serve hot. Add optional toppings like sliced jalapeños, pepperoni, or fresh basil to customize each sandwich.
Notes
- This recipe is indulgent and perfect for game day or a fun weekend treat.
- Use leftover pizza slices to add variety and save time.
- Choose your favorite pizza flavors for a customized sandwich experience.
- Optional toppings like jalapeños, pepperoni, or fresh basil bring added flavor and texture.
- The sandwich is best enjoyed fresh and hot for maximum gooey cheese effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1620 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
