I normally top my hotdogs with the same ol’ thing every time: ketchup and mustard. We eat a lot of hotdogs during the summer months and I was getting a bit bored with them. I decided to change up the toppings just a little and see what else would taste good on a hotdog. Surprisingly, there is a whole other world out there beyond the traditional condiments!

The recipe I made today is a Pizza Hotdog! It’s also really easy to make. Just take a cooked hotdog place it in a buttered bun and top with pizza sauce, cheese and your favourite pizza toppings. I found these mini pepperoni and thought they would be perfect on a hot dog. They fit the bun better than a regular pepperoni slice would.

These Pizza Hotdogs were a hit! My kids love them and they are also very filling- much more so than a regular hot dog is.  What are your favourite hotdog toppings?

For more hotdog recipes, check out my friend’s recipes for Crunchy Bacon Cheese Hot Dogs, Octopus Hot Dog Lunch For Kids,  The Ultimate Breakfast Hotdog and  Thai Inspired Hot Dogs.

Happy Hotdog Month!

Yield: 4

Pizza Hotdogs

Prep Time:5 minutes

Cook Time:10 minutes

Total Time:15 minutes

A fun and delicious way to dress up a hot dog. My kids love them!

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Ingredients:

• 4 hotdogs, cooked
• 4 hotdog buns, cut on one side to open up
• 1 can (213 ml) pizza sauce
• ¼ cup mini pepperoni
• ¼ cup garlic butter, softened
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Spread garlic butter on both sides of the inside of the hotdog buns.
2. Place a hot dog in each bun and top with a few tbsp of pizza sauce.
3. Top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
4. Place in a 375°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bun is toasted.