Garlic Bread Hot Dogs
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Get ready to meet your new favorite comfort food mashup—today’s recipe is a bold, crave-worthy twist that brings together two nostalgic classics in one unforgettable bite. We’re taking the humble hot dog and giving it a serious upgrade by nestling it inside a warm, cheesy garlic bread bun that’s covered in butter, sprinkled with herbs, and baked until golden and crisp.
The bun delivers all the garlicky, buttery goodness of your favorite side dish, while the hot dog itself gets the star treatment: it’s brushed with butter and roasted in the oven until juicy, sizzling, and perfectly browned. The result is a handheld masterpiece that’s rich, savory, and loaded with garlic flavor in every bite. Whether you’re feeding a hungry crowd on game day, planning a fun weeknight dinner, or just looking to shake up your usual hot dog routine, this recipe is guaranteed to impress—and disappear fast.
Ingredients for Garlic Bread Hot Dogs
- BUTTER
- GARLIC POWDER
- ONION POWDER
- DRIED PARSLEY
- MOZZARELLA CHEESE
- ALL BEEF HOT DOGS
- HOT DOG BUNS
Instructions for Garlic Bread Hot Dogs
Start by preheating your oven to 400°F—you’ll be baking both the hot dogs and the garlic bread buns at the same time, so everything comes out hot and ready together.
In a small bowl, combine softened butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley. Stir until smooth and well blended—this flavorful garlic butter will transform your buns into something truly special.
Take your hot dog buns and gently open each one without tearing them apart. Spread a generous layer of the garlic butter inside each bun, making sure to coat both sides. Arrange the buttered buns on a baking sheet and sprinkle shredded cheese over each one. The cheese will melt into the garlic butter and create a gooey, savory base for your hot dogs.
Next, place the hot dogs on a separate baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to score each hot dog with three to four shallow diagonal cuts—this helps them cook evenly and adds a little visual flair. Brush each hot dog with the remaining garlic butter for extra flavor and a glossy finish.
Bake both the buns and hot dogs in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the hot dogs are heated through. If you’d like your buns extra crispy and golden brown, pop them under the oven’s broiler for 1–2 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Finally, nestle each hot dog into its cheesy garlic bread bun and serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular sandwich buns instead of hot dog buns?
Yes! If you don’t have hot dog buns, soft sandwich rolls or hoagie buns work well. Just slice them lengthwise and follow the same garlic butter and cheese steps.
What kind of cheese works best for this recipe?
Shredded mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend of both melt beautifully and pair well with the garlic butter. You can also use provolone or pepper jack for a little kick.
Can I make these ahead of time?
You can prep the garlic butter and assemble the buns ahead, but for best texture, bake them fresh. If needed, reheat assembled hot dogs in the oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes.
Do I have to score the hot dogs before baking?
Scoring helps the hot dogs cook evenly and gives them a fun, slightly crisped texture. It’s optional, but recommended for best results.
Can I cook the hot dogs and buns together on one sheet pan?
It’s best to keep them separate so the buns don’t get soggy from the hot dog juices. Use two pans for even baking and crisp texture.
Can I add toppings like onions or jalapeños?
Absolutely! Add sliced onions, jalapeños, or even a drizzle of mustard or ketchup after baking for a personalized twist.
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Garlic Bread Hot Dogs
Real Mom Kitchen
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 8 hot dog buns
- 8 all beef hot dogs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a bowl, blend the butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley until well combined.
- Open each hot dog bun and spread the inside of the buns with the garlic butter and arrange on a baking sheet (you will need some garlic butter for the hot dogs). Then sprinkle some of the cheese over each of the buns.
- Place the hot dogs on another baking sheet and score each one with 3-4 slices. Brush the hot dogs with the remaining garlic butter.
- Place the buns and hot dogs in the oven and bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. If you want the buns a little more toasted, you can place then under the broiler for a minute or two.
- Place hot dogs in the prepared buns and serve. Seves 8.
Nutrition
This is a Real Mom Kitchen Original Recipe.
