Mom's Hot Dog Boats

Boiled hot dogs are stuffed with mashed potatoes and covered in cheese in this old family recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 442 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) package hot dogs
• 6 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 processed cheese singles (such as Kraft®), cut in half
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup warm milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

Step 2

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Return to the pot and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

While the potatoes are boiling, place hot dogs into a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and keep warm until potatoes have been mashed.

Step 4

Slice hot dogs down the center, leaving the two halves attached like a hot dog bun. Stuff hot dogs with mashed potato mixture and place into a baking dish. Place half a slice of cheese on top of each hot dog.

Step 5

Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and has melted, about 1 minute.