Pizza Hot Dogs Recipe
Introduction
Pizza hot dogs are a delicious twist on the classic hot dogs that everyone loves. With a combination of two of the most popular foods in the world, this recipe is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. The best part is, it’s incredibly easy to make, and you can customize it to your liking.Ingredients
To make pizza hot dogs, you will need the following ingredients:- 8 hot dogs
- 1 can of pizza sauce
- 8 hot dog buns
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup of chopped pepperoni
- 1/4 cup of sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup of diced green peppers
- 1/4 cup of diced onions
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F.Step 2: Prep the hot dogs
Take your hot dogs and make a small slit in the middle of each one. This will allow the hot dogs to cook more evenly and prevent them from curling up.Step 3: Add the pizza sauce
Take your can of pizza sauce and pour it into a small saucepan. Heat the sauce over medium heat until it’s hot.Step 4: Add the toppings
While the sauce is heating up, you can start adding the toppings to your hot dogs. You can use any toppings you like, but we recommend using chopped pepperoni, sliced black olives, diced green peppers, and diced onions. Add the toppings to each hot dog.Step 5: Add the cheese
Take your shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle it over the top of each hot dog.Step 6: Bake the hot dogs
Place the hot dogs on a baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.Step 7: Toast the buns
While the hot dogs are baking, you can toast the hot dog buns. Place the buns on a separate baking sheet and bake them in the oven for 3-4 minutes.Step 8: Serve and enjoy
When the hot dogs are done, take them out of the oven and let them cool for a minute or two. Then, place each hot dog in a toasted bun and serve them hot.Nutrition
Here’s the nutritional information for one pizza hot dog:- Calories: 315
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 1010mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 28g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 15g
Variations
There are so many different variations of pizza hot dogs that you can try. Here are a few ideas to get you started:- Buffalo Chicken Pizza Hot Dogs: Use shredded chicken instead of hot dogs and drizzle buffalo sauce on top.
- Hawaiian Pizza Hot Dogs: Add diced pineapple and ham to your hot dogs.
- Vegetarian Pizza Hot Dogs: Use veggie dogs instead of hot dogs and load up on veggies like mushrooms, tomatoes, and bell peppers.