Cheesy Garlic Bread Hot Dogs

An Italian twist on an American favorite, my Cheesy Garlic Bread Hot Dogs bake up with melting mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, and a garlic bread bun that’s irresistible!

Quick & Delicious

Take buttery delicious cheesy garlic bread and make it a meal! My Cheesy Garlic Bread Hot Dogs combine buns brushed with garlic butter and a hot dog smothered in mozzarella, parmesan and Italian seasoning, and then bake them golden and delicious. They’re such a yummy, easy twist on two of your family’s favorites!

Dinner in Minutes

I love any excuse to chow down on some cheesy garlic bread. And this recipe is such a fun combination of flavors. If you love my grilled cheese hot dogs, this recipe feels like an elevated version. Garlic butter and Italian seasoning gives them that classic flavor you love so much and the hot dogs make them easy and accessible. They make a terrific hot lunch for the kiddos or, served with a Caesar salad or some oven-fried broccoli, an easy meal that’s in and out of the oven in minutes. It doesn’t get any easier or any yummier! If you love these (and I know you will) you have to try my Cheesy Garlic Pizza Sliders.

Ingredients and Supplies

(see recipe card at the bottom of this post for measurements and details)

Ingredients:

• Top-slice hot dog buns: hold the hot dogs and all that melty cheese upright while creating a delicious, buttery garlic bread base. You can substitute regular hot dog buns or even use small hoagie rolls, if you prefer.
• Unsalted butter (melted): gives the buns their rich, golden, garlic bread flavor and helps them toast beautifully in the oven. You can substitute salted butter and reduce the garlic salt slightly to keep the topping from becoming too salty.
• Garlic salt: adds that classic garlicky flavor while seasoning the buttery buns. You can substitute it with 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Hot dogs: the savory, satisfying centerpiece of this fun twist on traditional garlic bread. Beef, turkey, chicken, or plant-based hot dogs will all work great.
• Shredded mozzarella cheese: melts beautifully over the hot dogs, creating that irresistible, gooey, cheesy topping. You can substitute provolone, Monterey Jack, or an Italian cheese blend. Freshly shredded cheese melts best, but pre-shredded works great, too!
• Grated parmesan cheese: adds a deliciously salty, nutty flavor that complements the mozzarella and garlic butter. You can substitute grated Pecorino Romano or Asiago cheese for a similar savory flavor.
• Dried Italian seasoning: adds a flavorful blend of herbs that gives these cheesy hot dogs a pizza-inspired taste. You can substitute a combination of dried oregano and basil.
• Fresh parsley (for garnishing): adds a pop of fresh flavor and color to the finished hot dogs. You can substitute fresh basil or simply leave it off.
• Marinara sauce (for serving): makes a delicious, tangy dip that complements the cheesy garlic bread flavors. You can substitute pizza sauce or your favorite tomato-based pasta sauce or try my simple marinara sauce recipe.

Supplies:

• 17×12-inch sheet pan
• Parchment paper
• Silicon food brush

How to Make Cheesy Garlic Bread Hot Dogs

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 17×12-inch sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Open and arrange buns on the sheet pan.
• Stir garlic salt into the melted butter and brush over the insides and tops of the buns.

• Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake the buns for 8 minutes to toast the inside of the buns a bit.
• Remove the buns from the oven and place a hot dog in each buttered bun.
• Sprinkle some mozzarella and parmesan over each hot dog.
• Sprinkle the cheese on each hot dog with a pinch of Italian seasoning.

• Return to the oven and bake another 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to turn golden brown in spots.

• Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
• Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Storage

These hot dogs are best enjoyed right after baking, but they can be stored and reheated. Let them cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.

Reheat in a 300°F oven, covered loosely with foil, for about 8–10 minutes or until warmed through and the cheese is melty. For a crispier top, uncover them for the last few minutes.

If you make my Cheesy Garlic Bread Hot Dogs, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. If you’re on Facebook, be sure to join my Friends of The BakerMama group to connect and share all the fun and yummy recipes of mine that you make! 😍 I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!

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