Description
This Huge Cheese Dog Sandwich with a Pizza Slice Inside is a decadent American main course that combines the best of hot dogs and pizza. Featuring jumbo all-beef hot dogs nestled inside large buns along with halved thin-crust pepperoni pizza slices, melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and a drizzle of pizza sauce, this dish offers a fun and indulgent twist on classic flavors. Baked until hot and bubbly, it’s perfect for a hearty lunch or casual dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich Ingredients
- 2 large hot dog buns
- 2 all-beef jumbo hot dogs
- 2 slices of pepperoni pizza (thin crust)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon pizza sauce
- Optional: sliced jalapeños or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for warming the pizza slices and melting the cheese later in the process.
- Cook Hot Dogs: Place the all-beef jumbo hot dogs in a skillet over medium heat. Cook them for about 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned and heated thoroughly.
- Warm Pizza Slices: While the hot dogs cook, place the pepperoni pizza slices in the preheated oven for 3 to 4 minutes. This warms the pizza just enough to make it hot and flexible—perfect for stuffing inside the bun.
- Prepare Pizza Slices: Remove the warmed pizza from the oven and slice each piece in half lengthwise. This step ensures the pizza fits neatly inside the hot dog buns.
- Butter and Season Buns: Lightly butter the inside of each hot dog bun and sprinkle garlic powder evenly over the buttered surface to add flavor.
- Assemble Sandwich: Place one cooked hot dog inside each bun. Next, tuck one halved pizza slice alongside the hot dog inside the bun. Drizzle a tablespoon of pizza sauce over the pizza and hot dog, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly on top.
- Bake to Melt Cheese: Arrange the assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet. Bake them in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese has melted thoroughly and is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Serve the huge cheese dog sandwiches hot, optionally topped with sliced jalapeños or red pepper flakes if you like an extra kick.
Notes
- For added texture, toast the buns before assembling the sandwich.
- Use mini slices of deep-dish pizza if you want a heartier, more filling bite.
- Try swapping out mozzarella for provolone cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Add crumbled cooked sausage along with the hot dog for more protein and taste complexity.
