Description
Sheet Pan Pizza Dogs combine the fun of a classic hot dog with the favorite flavors of pizza. This easy-to-make recipe features wieners baked on a sheet pan, nestled in hot dog buns lined with pepperoni and topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and additional pepperoni slices. Ready in under 20 minutes, these pizza dogs are perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing snack.
Ingredients
Wieners
- 8 wieners
Buns and Toppings
- 8 hot dog buns
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 6 oz pepperoni slices
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it's hot enough for baking the wieners and melting the cheese properly.
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent sticking, then arrange all 8 wieners evenly spaced on the sheet.
- Bake the Wieners: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the wieners for 7-9 minutes, or until they just start to brown. This step helps cook the wieners thoroughly and gives them a slight crispness.
- Remove and Prepare Buns: Take the baking sheet out of the oven. While the wieners cool slightly, set aside one-third of the pepperoni slices to use as a topping later.
- Line the Buns: Use the remaining pepperoni slices to line the inside of each hot dog bun. This adds a flavorful base layer inside the buns.
- Add Pizza Sauce: Spoon the pizza sauce evenly over the pepperoni-lined buns, spreading it gently to cover the base.
- Assemble the Pizza Dogs: Place a cooked wiener inside each bun on top of the sauce.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over each wiener, then top with the reserved pepperoni slices.
- Finish Baking: Return the assembled hot dogs to the baking sheet and place it back in the oven. Bake for an additional 4-6 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Carefully remove from the oven and serve your delicious sheet pan pizza dogs immediately while hot and melty. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a crispier bun, toast the buns lightly before assembling.
- Feel free to add additional toppings like sliced olives, peppers, or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- You can substitute mozzarella with any pizza-friendly cheese such as provolone or cheddar.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or microwave but are best enjoyed fresh.