Pizza hot dogs
A small part of me feels I should apologise for always putting ‘pizza’ in front of otherwise normal dishes. Pizza enchiladas. Pizza roasted chickpeas. Pizza quesadillas. And now… pizza hot dogs!
The other, much larger part of me thinks that pizza never (ever) needs any apology. I have yet to find anything that isn’t improved by slathering it with tomato sauce and adding a good amount of melted mozzarella, and I will pizz-ify things until the end of my days. Here’s hoping you agree.
To add to the pizza vibe of these pizza hot dogs, you can top them with whatever pizza toppings you usually like on your pizza (how many times can you say pizza in a sentence?). My favourites are mushrooms, olives and sweetcorn, so that’s what I went for. Just pick whatever toppings you fancy.
I don’t often use faux meat on this blog, but vegetarian hot dogs are one of the few veggie ‘meats’ that I think are absolutely spot on. I really don’t think I could tell the difference between the vegetarian ones and the meat ones. I mean, I haven’t eaten meat for nearly 20 years, so really I haven’t got a clue what I’m talking about… but given how little actual meat there probably is in even the ‘real’ ones, it wouldn’t surprise me if I’m talking truth. Give them a try if you haven’t already! I griddled mine for a few minutes after boiling them, mostly just because I enjoy the char lines – but you can totally skip this step if you want to.
I nestled my hot dog buns right up against each other when I added my sauce and cheese – I enjoy the dramatic moment of pulling them apart and seeing that mozzarella streeeeetch. You can top them individually though, if you only want to make one or two – they’re very low effort, so you don’t have to make a big batch unless you want to.
What toppings would you put on your pizza hot dogs?
Pizza hot dogs
Ingredients
- 4 vegetarian hot dog sausages
- 4 hot dog buns
- 8 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 large handful grated mozzarella
- Your choice of pizza toppings, e.g. mushrooms, black olives, sweetcorn, onions, peppers, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (Gas Mark 4 / 350°F).
- Cook the hot dog sausages according to the instructions on the packaging. Mine were frozen, so I boiled them first, then cooked them for a few minutes in a hot griddle pan.
- Cut the hot dog buns in half lengthwise, and add the hot dogs. Place them on a baking tray. Spoon some tomato sauce over the top, and sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese. Add your favourite pizza toppings (I used sliced mushrooms, black olives and sweetcorn).
- Bake for around 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and turned golden brown.
- Alternatively, if you'd rather not use your oven, place the hot dogs under the grill (broiler) for a few minutes instead.
Note: Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on exactly what ingredients you choose.
Love anything topped with cheese? Try my pizza enchiladas too:
OMG. This looks amazing. My OH isn’t keen on vegetarian food, but I was vegetarian for 6 years and love it. Back then they barely had any meat substitutes for anything but now, there are loads. No excuse these days. I love your photography too, it makes everything look mouthwatering!
My little ones would love your pizza hot dogs! That’s a brilliant idea. I will be suggesting it next time we have a cinema night at home (hot dogs and pop corn!)
Ooh pizza time! These hot dog pizzas look amazing however i’d be dropping them mushrooms like wildfire haha! I don’t know what it is about mushrooms my brain just doesn’t agree with them
Im going to check out some of your other pizza’fied recipes now :)
Northern Crumble
Haha! That’s the good thing about this recipe, the toppings can be changed up however you like :)
Such a great idea! These would be the perfect comfort food and a great alternative to pizza if you eat a lot of them.
Ooh this looks so yummy. Anything with melted cheese on is a winner in my book!! xxx
I couldn’t agree more :D
You do make me laugh with your pizzifying action! I agree that there probably isn’t that much actual meat in ‘real’ hotdogs so perhaps faux ones are just the same!
Would have ever thought to make something like this but oh my goodness I must try them!!!!
What a fabulous recipe. I am a cheese addict, but have never thought of doing something like this. I need to try this really soon!!!
I’m a cheese addict too, I basically just melt cheese over anything I can think of and see what happens hehe
I think of it as one of my 5 a day!!! :P
Hehe more like one of your five cheeses ;)
Oh what a genius idea, I am making these at the weekend x
Pizza hot dogs now that’s is very innovative. I am waiting to see how many more ideas you come up with with pizza flavourings. :)
Don’t tempt me ;)
Wow, what an interesting recipe! Going to share with people
Pizz-ify is a brilliant new word, I love it! These will be a massive hit with two of my brood who would eat pizza and/or veggie dogs every day if I let them (maybe with pasta thrown in for good measure!)
Haha now you’re making me wonder how I could combine all three… ;)
Hot dogs and Pizza! Gosh, these are my favorites! Seeing your photos make me want to make it by myself now. Looks really yummy!
this is my heaven. i’m craving for some now actually. drools
Oh this is such a fun recipe! I totally have to make a few of these with some different toppings and see how the guys like them.
You could totally customise them with all kinds of pizza toppings :)
Well that’s a new one for me I have never seen these before. I would give them a go if they children wanted to try them.
O…M…G… these look FABULUS! Don’t ever apologise for pizza-ifying ANYTHING. It’s amazing. You’re dead right about veggie hot dogs though. The OH is a veggie and I always steal his. They taste just as good :) Still I’d probably top my pizza hot dog with pepperoni coz that you just can’t substittue!
I’m glad I’ve got confirmation from a meat eater that the veggie ones are just as good! I think you can actually get veggie pepperoni but I’ve never tried it – doesn’t appeal to me at all!
You can. Jon likes it but I really don’t. It has the same texture as quorn bacon and tastes NOTHING like the real thing.
Yay to being vegetarian! I love the sound and look pizza hot dogs, this would be so good with potato wedges and salsa yum!
Ooooh yes I LOVE potato wedges, especially spicy ones :)
Oh wow! that looks so delicious. Will have to make this myself!
We loooooove hot dogs over here. I think it’s super tasty as a treat and the kids love them too! H x
These look amazingly delicious Becca! First, NEVER APOLOGISE for pizza-ifying things, because that’s gods work. Second, I totally agree with you about veggie hot dogs – and at least with those, unlike real ones, you know there’s no horse/pigeon/old coats in there!
I’m glad you agree! Yes I’m not sure I would ever trust meat hot dogs D:
I just had to show these to my other half – we totally need to give them a try one day they look amazing! x
Hope you both enjoy! :)
Wow, two of my favourite things combined into one. Looks amazing x
hahaha i ADORE that you put pizza in front of everything. that is exactly the way life and food should be.
im also super jelly because the UK has wayyy better fake meat options than in Canada. Whenever my mother visits she brings back like an ILLEGAL amount of soy chicken and hot dogs hahaha. Its the best
Haha thank you! Yeah we’re quite spoiled over here, dozens and dozens of options. Hopefully you can find some kind of sausage that will work – or just use your illegal hot dogs :D
This is quite possibly one of the best foodie ideas ever. Totally going to have to make them now!!
Hehe thanks Emily, enjoy! :)
I have to be in the right mood for pizza but the idea of combining it with hot dogs is a stroke of genius x
Is there ever a wrong mood for pizza?!
Oh my, these look awesome! You’ve certainly inspired me to make some this Summer now that I have found some fantastic gluten free veggie sausages.
You should never apologise for anything pizza related. Pizza is amazing! What veggie hotdogs do you use? I have never found any that are very good.
Dear Becca, these pizza hot dogs are afun idea for summer…loaded with all that gooey cheese, who could resist?! xo, Catherine
Being a Veggie, a treat can’t get any better. This looks absolutely treaty with Pizza toppings and glass of coke.
yummy! Such a wonderful idea to combine pizza and hot dogs!
Sounds like a fabulous idea. Especially love the perfectly melted cheese on top of the hot dog :-)
I think this one’s got my name written all over it! What a marvellous idea, Becca, just what I need today on yet another wet summer’s day!
Oh my word, Becca… I’ve never been a fan of hot dogs but this looks unreal. I’ve only just had breakfast and I could eat this whole dish right now, I reckon!
It was definitely hard to stick to just one!!
Haha, this is such a fun idea! I’ll have to try it with my “carrot dogs” ;)
Oh I’m so intrigued by your carrot dogs!
My kids would do anything for these pizza hot dogs! In fact, these would be a great idea for my daughters sleepover party next month!!
Hmmm what would I top mine with? I think I’d go for with cheddar, jalapenos and red onion. Drool..
Ooh yes they’d be perfect – and a good way to sneak some vegetables into the kids ;)
These are such a good party food idea! We are having a garden party for My other half’s Grandma and I am so going to make these for the littlies! Thank you :)
You’re welcome, I hope they go down well! :)
I love this idea and it sounds the perfect thing to make with my kids. Pinned for later!
I do LOVE hot dogs – and veggie ones are a great option. These look amazing, slathered with all my favourite pizza toppings – what a great combo. I am feeling really peckish now and it is only coffee time!!!