Beef and Cheese Potato Dogs
A fun and comforting dish combining hot dogs, ground beef, gooey cheddar, and crispy tater tots for a nostalgic weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Hot Dogs Choose your favorite kind, preferably classic beef franks.
- 1 pound Ground Beef 80/20 mix recommended for juiciness.
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Sharp cheddar preferred for tang.
- 20 ounces Tater Tots Use frozen tater tots.
- 1/2 cup Onion (optional) Sautéed for added flavor.
- to taste Ketchup and Mustard For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the tater tots package.
- Place the tater tots on a baking sheet and cook according to package directions until golden and crispy.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the cooked beef using a colander.
- If using, add chopped onions to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until softened.
- Slice each hot dog lengthwise three-quarters deep without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff the sliced hot dogs with cooked ground beef and a slice of cheddar cheese.
- Place the stuffed hot dogs on a baking tray and bake for 5-7 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve with crispy tater tots, ketchup, and mustard.
Notes
You can prep the ground beef a day ahead for a quicker cooking time. For a crispy finish, reheat leftovers in the oven instead of the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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