Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs are INSANE | Weber Slate Griddle

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

hot dogs

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork hot dogs

Chicken sausage offers a leaner option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain adds fiber and nutrients.

Shred cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese using a large box grater or food processor until you have enough to cover the hot dogs.

Cook hot dogs on a flat top griddle at medium heat, optionally slitting them for added texture.

Once hot dogs are cooked and slightly crispy, remove them from the griddle.

Assemble the hot dogs by placing a layer of cheese on the griddle first.

Add pickled jalapenos on top of the cheese layer.

Place the cooked hot dogs on top of the jalapenos.

Add another layer of cheese on top of the hot dogs and press down to create a flat layer.

Spread butter on the hot dog buns.

Flip the assembled hot dogs cheese-side down onto the griddle to sear them.

Toast the buns until they are golden brown and the cheese has formed a crispy crust on the outside.

Cut the hot dogs in half to serve, optionally with spicy honey mustard.

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