Cheese Dog Sandwich with Pizza, Pepperoni, and Garlic Butter

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Cheese Dog Sandwich with Pizza, Pepperoni, and Garlic Butter

Ingredients

  • 1 large soft hoagie roll – The sturdy foundation that holds all the layers while staying soft and chewy inside.
  • 1 jumbo cheese hot dog – A hot dog filled with cheese brings that gooey, savory element. Choose a high-quality brand for the best results.
  • 1 slice of pizza (preferably pepperoni) – A warm slice of pepperoni pizza adds tangy tomato sauce, melty cheese, and zesty pepperoni flavors.
  • 1/4 cup pepperoni slices – Extra pepperoni boosts the pizza flavor and adds a crisp, salty bite.
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese – Melts beautifully under the broiler, binding everything together with gooey perfection.
  • 1 tablespoon garlic butter – Rich, buttery goodness with a punch of garlic that ties all the flavors together.
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano – A classic Italian herb that enhances the pizza flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese – Adds a salty, nutty finish for an irresistible topping.
  • Salt and pepper to taste – Balances and enhances all the other ingredients.

Instructions

    Cook the Cheese Hot Dog

  1. Start by grilling or pan-frying the jumbo cheese hot dog over medium heat until it’s golden and slightly crispy on the outside. This step ensures the hot dog has a delicious texture and prevents it from feeling overly soft inside the sandwich.

    2. Heat the Pizza Slice

  2. While the hot dog cooks, warm up your slice of pepperoni pizza. You can heat it in the oven at 350°F for 3-5 minutes, in a skillet on medium-low, or even in the microwave. The goal is to make the cheese bubbly and slightly melty without burning the crust.

    3. Toast the Hoagie Roll

  3. Slice your hoagie roll lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Toast the inside on a skillet or in the oven for 2-3 minutes until crispy but still soft on the outside. This step prevents sogginess and adds an extra layer of flavor.

    4. Prepare the Garlic Butter

  4. In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over low heat. Stir in a pinch of oregano, salt, and pepper for that classic garlic butter aroma and flavor.

    5. Assemble the Sandwich

  5. Place the cooked cheese hot dog inside the toasted hoagie roll.
  6. Carefully lay the slice of pizza on top of the cheese hot dog. You can fold the pizza slice slightly if needed to fit the sandwich.
  7. Add a few extra slices of pepperoni on top of the pizza for an extra burst of flavor.
  8. Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pepperoni.

    9. Melt the Cheese

  9. Place the assembled sandwich on a baking sheet and slide it under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. Keep a close eye to ensure the cheese melts perfectly and turns bubbly without burning.

    10. Finish with Garlic Butter

  10. Once out of the oven, drizzle the garlic butter over the top of the sandwich. Sprinkle with a little grated Parmesan cheese and an extra pinch of oregano for that final touch of Italian-inspired goodness.

    11. Serve and Enjoy

  11. Slice the sandwich in half for easy handling and serve immediately while hot, cheesy, and melty.
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