Hot dogs are one of the most popular foods in America, and they’re incredibly wonderful when baked in the oven with a variety of tasty seasonings. Cooking hot dogs in the oven is among the most accessible and straightforward methods, but it’s imperative to know precisely how long to cook them to achieve the best results.
This article will guide you through cooking hot dogs in the oven, and it will also provide some constructive tips that will guarantee the best tasting results. It is essential to pay attention to our timing guidelines to arrive at the best possible results with your recipe.
Hot Dogs Nutrition Facts
Tips for Cooking Hot Dogs in the Oven
Pay attention to the following tips, suggestions, and guidelines when cooking hot dogs in the oven to arrive at desirable results:
Warm the buns – Imagine eating a delectable hot dog loaded with delicious and savory toppings you typically enjoy, but the bun is cold. Anyone that genuinely enjoys eating hot dogs would not think of eating it this way. Especially when most of the condiments you’re adding to your hot dogs are cold, warming the buns is generally a great idea to keep the end product hotter and more satisfying.
If you’re not sure how to heat up your buns, follow the instructions below:
- Preheat your oven to 350 ℉ (180 degrees Celsius).
- Using a fine mist of water, lightly spray the buns to dampen them.
- Cover the buns using aluminum foil to keep them warm.
- Place the bread inside the oven for about 10 minutes; this may take longer or shorter depending on how quickly your oven tends to heat up.
- Remove the buns with mitts, unwrap them, and serve right away.
Remember that some hot dog buns aren’t suited to the heating/warming process. You should therefore use brands that make denser, thicker bread that can withstand steam without becoming mushy. This bun style is made by various vendors; before purchasing, read product reviews.
Ingredient and serving suggestions – You can be pretty satisfied with eating just a cheesy hot dog and nothing else. However, using regular store-bought pickled vegetables, you can make a quick giardiniera (a.k.a. fancy Italian relish).
If you decide to do this, simply use a combination of spicy pickled cauliflower, dill pickles, and banana peppers to offer a zesty crunch and cut through some of the hot dogs’ richness. Because it’s going on the dogs, chop the mixture very finely.
It’s also a good idea to make a double batch and store the excess in the fridge. You’ll find many uses for it; giardiniera is also a great addition to any deli sandwich.
Toppings can be changed in this baked hot dog recipe to suit your preferences. Do you generally dislike onions or relish? Feel free to forego these ingredients in your recipe.
On the other hand, mayo can be a great addition, so consider including it in your recipe. The mayo gives the buns a wonderful buttery flavor and stops the inner areas from drying up as the exterior bun toasts.
Tips for a well-browned hot dog – Keep the following tips in mind if you want some browning on your baked hot dogs:
- Make several slits in the hot dogs you’re cooking. This will help to maximize the surface area and allow them to brown more evenly in the oven.
- Shake the baking pan halfway through the entire cooking time to flip the hot dogs, ensuring that they brown evenly on all sides.
Also, ensure that you’re making cleanup easier; cover the baking sheet with a piece of foil during the cooking process.
Don’t keep any leftovers – Keeping leftovers in the fridge is not strictly recommended for this recipe. The bread or buns will become soggy, and the pleasant crunch will be lost. This won’t make for a pleasant or satisfying meal, so avoid having leftovers altogether to prevent wastage.
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Cooking Time for Hot Dogs in the Oven
When cooking hot dogs in the oven, it’s best to adhere to the following timing guidelines to get the best results:
| Cooking procedure | Cooking time |
| Cooking hot dogs in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit | 6 minutes, excluding the 5-minute searing on the stovetop |
Cheesy Baked Hot Dogs (6 Servings)
Ingredients
For the hot dogs
- 6 all-beef hot dogs
- 6 hot dogs buns, with the top cut off
- ¾ to 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese
- ½ white onion, diced
- Sweet pickle relish
- Ketchup
For the quick giardiniera
- ½ cup of diced dill pickles
- ½ cup of diced spicy pickled cauliflower
- ¼ cup of diced banana peppers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook the hot dogs in a medium skillet over a medium heat level until they start to sear on all sides, this should take about 4 to 5 minutes. Make sure you don’t overcook them.
- In a large baking dish, arrange the seared hot dogs in between the buns—it’s best to use hot dog buns with their tops cut off. Grated cheese and chopped white onion should also go on top of the hot dogs.
- Bake the assembled hot dogs and buns for about six minutes, or until the buns develop a toasted quality and the cheese has melted. The onions will get slightly softer but they’ll retain some of their crispness, which is desirable.
- Take the hot dogs out of the oven and serve them with relish, ketchup, or giardiniera on the side. You can also serve them hot dogs with some steamed broccoli as a vegetable side.
Baked hot dog recipes are quick and easy, and they also taste fantastic when the right cooking instructions are strictly adhered to. Feel free to swap in some of your favorite serving ingredients for the best and most tasteful experience.
If you’d like some more insight or inspirational ideas for oven-baked hot dog recipes, then we advise that you take a look at this video recipe.