Cheesy Ranch Dogs – Summertime Eats

Check out this cheesy hot dog recipe that you never thought you would like. You can make these restaurant style hot dogs at home!

Does cheese go on hot dogs?

OMG…yes. Unless you can’t have cheese for some reason, or don’t like it, I would suggest to add cheese to your hot dog.

How do you make hot dogs taste better?

Cheese. Ok..This recipe is one of the ways. You could wrap them in bacon. Toast your buns. Add sauteed onions instead of just regular onions. Use a cheese sauce instead of grated or sliced cheese. These are just a few ideas. You might want to check these out….

What is the best hot dog in America?

Thought I would throw this in just for trivia sake. Last I checked, the top selling brands were Nathans, Oscar Meyer, Ball Park, and Hebrew National.

Is it OK to microwave hot dogs?

Food-safety suggests that you have to microwave a hot dog in a dish of water and cook for at the minimum of 75 seconds using 1100 watts of power.

Want some ideas for sides to the cheesy hot dogs?


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Cheesy Ranch Dogs

Check out this cheesy hot dog recipe that you never thought you would like. You can make these restaurant style hot dogs at home!
Course Lunch, Main, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesy hot dogs, cheesy hot dogs recipe, cheesy hotdog crunch recipe, homemade cheesy hot dogs, homemade hot dog recipe, hot dog toppings, hot dogs at home, hot to make cheesy hot dogs
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
0 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 834kcal

Equipment

  • Microwave

Ingredients

  • 4 Hot Dogs
  • 4 Buns, Hot Dog
  • 4 Tbsp Ranch Dressing
  • 8 Tbsp Cheese Dip, Mild Can alternate
  • 4 Tbsp French Fried Onions
  • 4 Tbsp Green Onions, Chopped

Instructions

  • Heat up hot dogs and cheese **in the microwave** .Took 40 seconds for the hot dogs and 20 seconds for the cheese.
  • Place hot dogs on buns.
  • Add 1 tbsp of ranch dressing for each hot dog.
  • Add 2 tbsp of cheese for each hot dog.
  • Sprinkle on 1 tbsp of fried onions for each hot dog.
  • Top with 1 tbsp chopped green onions for each hot dog. CHOW DOWN!

Notes

**NOTE: if you would like to cook your hot dogs by some other method, please add time to your total cook time.**
**Affliate Linking on Posts (within recipe) – ITEMS/INGREDIENTS USED IN RECIPE – If you are interested in any of the items I may have used (or are similar to the items I used) in making this recipe, I have listed all or some of them above within the post. NOTE: These links are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from the sale of certain item. This does not affect your price, it remains the same.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 834kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 2510mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 424mg | Iron: 6mg
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