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Cheddar-Stuffed Baked Burger Dog

A clever solution for a rained-out cookout, these 'burger dogs' feature seasoned ground beef packed with onions, pickles, and cheese, shaped into hot dog buns and baked until perfectly toasted.

Prep

15m

Cook

25m

Total

40m

Serves

8

Method

  1. 01

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, diced red onion, diced pickles, and a generous handful of grated cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly with a fork, being careful not to overwork the meat.

    Step 1
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  2. 02

    Dampen your hands with a little water to prevent sticking. Divide the meat into eight equal portions. Shape each portion onto the bottom half of a hot dog bun, ensuring the meat reaches all the way to the ends to account for shrinkage during cooking.

    Step 2
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  3. 03

    Squeeze the bun slightly to secure the meat. Place the assembled burger dogs into a generously oiled 15x10 inch casserole dish, arranging them with the meat facing straight up and the seam of the bun facing straight down.

    Step 3
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  4. 04

    Brush all exposed surfaces of the buns with oil or melted butter. Top each burger dog with a light scattering of more grated cheddar cheese for appearance.

    Step 4
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  5. 05

    Bake in the center of a preheated 450°F (230°C) oven for about 25 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and toasted and the meat is cooked through.

    Step 5
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  6. 06

    Garnish with a straight line of yellow mustard, a curvy line of ketchup, and a sprinkle of sliced green onions before serving.

    Step 6
    Watch · 3:45

From Chef John

  • “Unless you're part termite, do it yourself.”
  • “Which has been making beef taste beefier since 1837.”
  • “You are after all the Jay Wellington wimpy of whether this much cheese is a little skimpy.”