Ultra-Cheesy Baked Hotdogs

Get ready for the ultimate cheese pull 🧀 These baked hotdogs are layered with locally produced Ontario cheese, smothered in a creamy cheese sauce made with local milk, and brushed with local butter for extra flavour.

Ingredients

Hot Dogs and Buns

Cheese Sauce

Toppings

Instructions

  1. Step
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush hotdog buns with melted butter and place in a baking dish.
  2. Step
    Grill or pan-cook the hotdogs until heated through. Place each into a buttered bun.
  3. Step
    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Cook until thickened, about 2–3 minutes. Stir in cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper until melted and creamy.
  4. Step
    Spoon cheese sauce over each hotdog, then sprinkle with mozzarella or provolone.
  5. Step
    Transfer to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling.
  6. Step
    Drizzle with sour cream or yogurt and sprinkle with chives. Serve hot.