Cheese dogs are one of the numerous hot dog varieties found in the United States. The group includes cheese-infused varieties of the classic wiener hot dogs. The cheese can be incorporated in the sausage, spread on a bun, or additionally placed on top of the hot dog.
Although soft buns are the most common casing for the warm wiener and cheese combination, baguette bread, toasts, or plain white bread might also appear in some local types. Among the numerous available varieties of cheese dogs, the most famous is a simple hot dog served with heaps of cheddar cheese which partially melts on the sizzling hot sausage.
It is an all-time American favorite, eaten across the country. Cheddar cheese is occasionally replaced with Swiss cheese and other semi-hard cheese varieties. In Seattle, a very common type is a cream cheese dog, characterized by the soft cream cheese which is spread inside the bun. Read more
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Authentic Cheese Dog Recipe United States of America, North America
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Introduction & history
One of the many variations on the basic hot dog, a cheese dog is a kind of hot dog that includes shredded cheese, usually Cheddar or processed American cheese, that is either melted onto a hot dog, processed into a hot dog, or placed between two halves of a wiener sausage. Other possible cheese options include cream cheese, Swiss cheese, and even Raclette cheese, while other ingredients vary locally and depending on preference. Hot dog buns, which can be either steamed, toasted, or grilled, can be replaced with toast or regular white bread.
Main ingredients
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Wiener Würstchen
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Hot Dog Bun
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Cheddar
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Butter
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Onion
Cooking tips
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toppings
Do not stick only with cheese, but include other toppings as well, such as bacon, onions, chili, and even macaroni and cheese.
Grilled Cheese Dog
PREP 10min
COOK 15min
READY IN 25min
The following is a typical recipe for grilled cheese dogs. For the most part, this is a classic preparation with all the typical, traditional ingredients, except that the butter is seasoned with onion and garlic powder.
Ingredients
4 Servings
Grilled Cheese Dog
4 hot dog buns
2 tbsp butter, softened
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
4 hot dogs, sliced lengthwise
3 cups shredded Cheddar
sliced green onions, for garnish
Preparation
1Grilled Cheese Dog
Step 1/5Blend butter, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Using a rolling pin, flatten the hot dog buns, then spread the bottom sides of the buns with butter.
Step 2/5Sear hot dogs in a large skillet over medium heat until charred, about 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
Step 3/5Next, lay the hamburger bun buttered side down in the skillet, then top it with half a cup of cheddar. Place a hot dog on top, and cover with some more cheddar cheese and green onion slices.
Step 4/5Cover with a lid, and wait until the cheese melts, then close the bun with a spatula.
Step 5/5Do the same with the other three hamburger buns and dogs.
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