Dad's Clever Twist on Viral Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs Is Picky-Eater Approved

Do you love traditional comfort foods? I know I do, and even though I may be almost 50 years old, there are some classics I still can’t get enough of. For example, I regularly have peanut butter and jelly and never say no to a crispy grilled cheese.

Even something like hotdogs, which I don’t indulge in often, start the summer off ideally, just as they did when I was a kid. So when I saw the idea for a grilled cheese hotdog, I knew it had to be exceptional, and it is.

See what this dad cooked up for a fussy eater in this video from July 9:

Mike (@ alfskitchen ) may have just prepared the most delectable-looking hotdog I’ve ever seen. He shares he got the idea from @chilesandsmoke viral grilled cheese hot dogs , but he swapped out the jalapeños for bacon for his son’s picky palette. And both chef’s versions look equally incredible! Lucky for us, making them is pretty simple.

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Making Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs

1. First, he places chopped bacon on the grill and cooks it to a golden crisp.
   
   
2. Then, he perfectly cooks each hot dog, ensuring a crispy snap of the casing.
   
   
3. Next, he freshly shreds two blocks of cheese, one cheddar, and one Monterey Jack. Then he seasoned it with a honey chipotle spice blend. OMG! That sounds incredible! Then, he places the hot dog in the bun, putting the bacon bits over the top of the hot dog and then another generous portion of cheese.
   
   
4. Finally, it’s time to hit the grill, and he begins with the cheese side down to ensure he achieves that crispy fried cheese. Even more enticing, he reports these dogs are fast and easy to prepare. Sign me up!

Just like Mike tweaked the original recipe to suit his son’s taste, we can customize these dogs however we’d like now that we have the idea. Adding sauteed onions, sauerkraut , or even chili might be a fun way to go. Even pulled pork or brisket with barbecue sauce might be a hit! Fortunately, there’s still plenty of summer left to try any combination you can dream of. And if you don’t have honey-chipotle seasoning in the kitchen, a drizzle of hot honey or regular honey with red chili flakes could also make these dogs sing.

Thankfully, because of the ingenuity of both these chefs, I now have an easy item to add to next week’s menu. I have no doubt that this creative twist on the classic hot dog will quickly become a new summer tradition.

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