Hot dogs are a classic fast food, whether you're ordering the famous at a Costco food court or it at home. And since cheese and meat is a timeless culinary combination, a common topping for hot dogs is shredded cheese, marrying the creamy smoothness of the cheese with the savory meatiness of the frank. But what if you weren't done cooking the hot dog after adding cheese? Putting your cheesy hot dog on a pan or griddle with some butter for a few minutes can unlock a whole new eating experience that just might change the way you cook hot dogs.
The lightly crisped exterior and supple, gooey interior of a perfect grilled cheese sandwich is a sublime pairing with the classic grilled hot dog. Without adding too much effort or cook time to standard hot dog preparation, a grilled cheese hot dog is an easy way to multiply flavor. How to make a grilled cheese hot dog After cooking a — in a pan over medium heat until browned to your liking — however you prefer to cook it will work, but you'll need the pan anyway — set the hot dog aside and get your shredded cheese and buns.
Brad Prose, author of and YouTube channel of the same name, , recommends shredding your own cheese and using higher-quality buns, to support the bread-grappling to come: lay a blanket of cheese on the bottom of the bun, along with whatever toppings you want. Put a hot dog on top, and cover it with cheese. Then, pack the cheese down so that it's flush with the outside of the bun.
Melt butter in your pan and put .