These pizza hot dogs are made with vegetarian sausages, topped with melted mozzarella and your favourite toppings. A match made in heaven!
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.
Pizza toppings
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.
Vegetarian hot dog sausages
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. It's really hard to 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
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Print Pin CommentIngredients
- 4 vegetarian hot dog sausages
- 4 hot dog buns
- 8 tablespoon 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.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.
Note: Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on exactly what ingredients you choose. Information above is for 1 hot dog.
Love anything topped with cheese? My pizza baked tofu is pretty amazing too:
Jackie Allum says
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!
Mel says
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!)
Northern Crumble says
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
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
Haha! That's the good thing about this recipe, the toppings can be changed up however you like :)
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
Such a great idea! These would be the perfect comfort food and a great alternative to pizza if you eat a lot of them.
WhatLauraLoves says
Ooh this looks so yummy. Anything with melted cheese on is a winner in my book!! xxx
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
I couldn't agree more :D
Helen Costello says
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!
Hannah says
Would have ever thought to make something like this but oh my goodness I must try them!!!!
Tanya Brannan says
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!!!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
I'm a cheese addict too, I basically just melt cheese over anything I can think of and see what happens hehe
Tanya Brannan says
I think of it as one of my 5 a day!!! :P
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
Hehe more like one of your five cheeses ;)
Jenni says
Oh what a genius idea, I am making these at the weekend x