How to Make Mom's Hot Dog Boats - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mom's hot dog boats are a classic family recipe that has been passed down for generations. This fun and easy dish is perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or just a simple weeknight dinner. The combination of juicy hot dogs, melty cheese, and buttery toasted buns will have everyone coming back for seconds.

One of the best things about Mom's hot dog boats is that they are incredibly versatile. You can customize them with your favorite toppings, such as ketchup, mustard, relish, onions,...

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Ingredients

  • 6 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 8 hot dogs
  • 4 processed cheese singles (such as Kraft), cut in half

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • 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.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and has melted, about 1 minute.
  • Nutrition

    442 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 1049mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 181mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1000mg