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Published on September 29, 2016 | Updated on April 21, 2022 by The BakerMama

Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs

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Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs are a brilliant combination of two classics: grilled cheese and hot dogs! A buttery crisp hot dog bun filled with lots of melted cheese and a juicy grilled hot dog. Why choose when you can have both?

Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs

Two Classics, One Tasty Combination

I usually don’t ask the kids what they want for dinner because it almost always ends up in them fighting for their favorite. If I just make something, they’ll usually eat it and everyone’s happy.

Well, recently I made what ended up being a very delicious mistake in asking them what they wanted for dinner. Two of them wanted hot dogs and one wanted grilled cheese sandwiches. There was lots of begging and bribing from all of them as I was trying to decide which one to make. Both easy requests, so I can’t really complain, but I wanted everyone to be happy so it just dawned on me to combine the two and see what they thought.

Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs

Heaven Sent? Maybe!

No surprise, but they LOVED them and so did I! In fact, the first time I made these for the boys, they seriously thanked God for them in their prayers that night. Haha! They’re just that good, y’all! ;)) I can’t even count how many times I’ve made them since. Great for a quick weeknight dinner and perfect for game day! I mean, what’s not to love about a buttery, crispy bun filled with lots of melted cheese and a juicy hot dog?! So dang delicious…

Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs

And so easy to make! You just roll the buns flat and spread the outside with butter. Don’t have buns? No worries! You can use two slices of bread. Place the bun, butter side down, on a medium-heated skillet and sprinkle it with shredded cheese. We like cheddar cheese or cheddar jack cheese. Then you’ll slice a hot dog length-wise so it’s still connected, but will lay flat on the skillet. Place the flat side of the hot dog on the skillet along with the bun and let it grill for a few minutes until it just starts to brown. Transfer the hot dog to one side of the bun and sprinkle it with more shredded cheese. Close up the bun and let continue to grill until all of the cheese is melted.

Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs

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Ready for more Grilled Cheese Hot Dog goodness? Step into my kitchen and see how it’s done!

And that’s all there is to it. Grilled cheesy hot dog goodness that’s so great you’ll never want to go back to a regular grilled cheese or a regular hot dog again.

Served with some ketchup and mustard for dipping and everyone will go crazy for them…

Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs

If you make these Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me or tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. ???? I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share. Enjoy!

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Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs

★★★★★ 4.8 from 4 reviews
  • Author: Maegan - The BakerMama
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 6
  • Category: Main
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A brilliant combination of two classics: grilled cheese and hot dogs! A buttery crisp hot dog bun filled with lots of melted cheese and a juicy grilled hot dog. Why choose when you can have both?


Ingredients

  • 6 hot dog buns (I use top sliced buns)
  • 6 hot dogs
  • 3 cups shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheeses, mixed
  • 6 tablespoons soft butter, for brushing buns

Instructions

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Open and roll each hot dog bun flat with a rolling pin. Spread the outside of each bun with 1 tablespoon butter. Place it on the skillet, butter side down, and sprinkle top evenly with 1/3 cup shredded cheese.
  3. Slice each hot dog lengthwise to where it’s still connected, but will lay flat on the grill. Place hot dog, flat side down, on the grill next to the bun. Grill for 2 minutes on the flat side or until it starts to brown and then flip over and let grill for another minute on the other side. Transfer the hot dog to one side of the bun and sprinkle it with 3 tablespoons shredded cheese.
  4. Close bun over hot dog and let grill until cheese is completely melted. Serve with ketchup and mustard.

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Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs

Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs

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Comments · 36

  1. Dawn says

    October 2, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    Brilliant idea. I love hot dogs and cheese together but never thought of making a grilled cheese and hot dog combination. Love it.

    Reply
    • MB says

      December 5, 2018 at 5:06 am

      Brilliant?

      Reply
      • Shawn says

        May 27, 2020 at 8:30 pm

        Exactly !

    • Shecon says

      September 7, 2020 at 6:48 am

      These were really good. Everyone in the family liked them and it was a good way to change up another summer hot dog night.

      ★★★★

      Reply
  2. Karly says

    October 3, 2016 at 10:47 am

    I’d like to say this is every kid’s dream, but I’m pretty sure it’s every adult’s dream, too! I LOVE this idea and cannot wait to try it out!

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      October 3, 2016 at 9:13 pm

      So true! Dream come true for all. Haha…so yummy! Thanks Karly! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Burgerbeast says

    October 17, 2016 at 2:37 am

    Too simple but looks too good

    Reply
  4. LAURA says

    October 26, 2016 at 9:53 am

    I can’t wait to try and may even add some chili to this! Yumm…

    Reply
  5. k says

    October 26, 2016 at 6:06 pm

    Mmmm. We ate these ALL the time growing up! I crave them quite often…so good.

    Reply
  6. YASUA says

    January 24, 2017 at 4:48 am

    Amazing website

    Reply
  7. Jackie says

    April 27, 2017 at 11:07 am

    Thank you for the great sandwich recipe
    My husband loved it and said he will be asking for this often
    Delicious and easy…what’s not to like?

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      April 27, 2017 at 10:14 pm

      Love it, Jackie! They’re a huge hit with all of my boys (and me!) as well. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
  8. dandydogs says

    December 8, 2017 at 8:37 am

    Looks superb delicious, I am craving a grilled cheese hot dog right now.

    Reply
  9. Rick says

    December 19, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    Made these with bread instead of bun also good with a slice of cheese

    Reply
  10. ann says

    February 28, 2018 at 9:05 am

    I like to use the larger hamburger buns. Just cut the dogs to fit. Swiss is my favorite with relish and mustard, maybe some hot pepper and or pickle slices. Never make it the same way twice. Good for those times you get a craving for a dog!

    Reply
  11. Fred says

    June 28, 2018 at 5:44 pm

    Add some precooked bacon for an extra special treat

    Reply
  12. Carolyn says

    July 19, 2018 at 9:01 pm

    These were great. Made exactly as written except used all cheddar cheese. Yummy – going to try these on the BBQ too!

    Reply
  13. Christopher says

    June 30, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    Hmmm, now of you can figure how to add chili to this and make it a foot long.

    Reply
  14. Julie says

    December 10, 2019 at 4:50 am

    Hi,

    What skillet do you use?

    Reply
    • Maegan says

      January 3, 2020 at 7:26 am

      Hi Julie! I use this griddle: https://amzn.to/39wWS7X

      Reply
  15. Tasha says

    March 19, 2020 at 7:21 pm

    Big hit with the grandbaby. Added grilled onions for the adults. Delicious and quick meal

    Reply
    • The BakerMama says

      March 20, 2020 at 12:35 pm

      Hi Tasha! So great to hear! Love the idea of adding grilled onions for the adults. Yummy yum!

      Reply
  16. Mary June Vervaecke says

    April 7, 2020 at 3:15 pm

    Making for the first they loved them, will make again.

    Reply
  17. Rebecca Hoops says

    June 28, 2020 at 10:36 am

    We made this on our Blackstone and it was double thumbs up from kids and adults alike! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  18. sandy says

    July 15, 2020 at 7:36 am

    BOOM you should win the Nobel Peace Prize. This is so smart. They were so easy and good.

    Reply
  19. Sue says

    August 24, 2020 at 9:00 pm

    I used the cheapest bun on the shelf. I flattened it with my hands. You just can’t believe how good this sandwich is. I made it on a Blackstone grill, but I would make these also in a cast iron frying pan or any nonstick frying pan. I’ve also made it without the cheese and put onions and relish on it. Delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  20. meng says

    December 10, 2020 at 5:40 am

    Big hit with the grandbaby. Added grilled onions for the adults. Delicious and quick meal

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  21. Phil says

    December 4, 2021 at 10:51 pm

    Needs bacon. Also is great with steakums too.

    Reply

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