Have you ever over-bought on hot dog buns? Perhaps you had a backyard BBQ and had a couple packs leftover? You can either eat regular hot dogs for a couple more meals (with groans from your husband and children) or you can try a few different meal ideas!
By the way, when you are a young family with children, food budgets are often lean. Food is expensive no matter what you try to do! So, the following are some cheap and kid-friendly meal options that our family uses and enjoys using the good ol' hot dog bun!
Lunch/Dinner Options
This first one may sound odd but I guarantee it was a hit with my kids and even my husband! Try it and I think you will find it a keeper!
Tator-Topped Dogs
hot dogs and hot dog buns
instant mashed potatoes-Prepare according to package directions
Shredded cheddar cheese
Place one cooked hot dog in each bun. (I sautee my dogs in a skillet with a little oil until heated through and have some grilled-like color and taste to them.) Top each hot dog generously with prepared mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and bun is toasted.
This recipe is great for an after church Sunday night meal/snack. Pop it in before you leave for church and you have a tasty meal when you get home!
Meatball Subs
1 package of frozen meatballs
1 jar of marinara sauce
mozzarella cheese
Combine and cook the meatballs and sauce on high for approximately 3 hours in a slow cooker. Serve three meatballs on a hot dog bun. Top with mozzarella cheese and broil 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and bun is toasted.
This recipe is great for kids - they can prepare their own. Dinner is done!
Mini Pizzas
hot dog buns
pizza sauce
mozzarella cheese
diced pineapple drained and diced deli ham
(The variety of pizza toppings are endless!)
Split each bun on a baking sheet. Top with pizza sauce, choice of toppings and mozzarella cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-12 minutes.
This recipe is wonderful with a broccoli-cheese soup on a fall or winter day!
Tuna Melts
tuna, drained
mayo to taste
salt and pepper
green onions
Mix together and place in bun. Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Wrap in foil and bake at 350 degrees until heated through and cheese is melted.
Breakfast Options
Breakfast Boats
scrambled eggs
sausage, cooked and drained
diced onions
Mix together and place in hot dog buns. Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Broil for 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bun is toasted.
Overnight French Toast
8 hot dog buns split in half
8 eggs
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter (melted)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Mix your eggs, milk and cinnamon in a bowl. Place your melted butter in a 9x13 baking dish and add the buns. Pour your egg mixture over the buns. Cover and refrigerate overnight-at least 6 hours.
Preheat your oven to 350 degress. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes.
Cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
Side Option
Garlic Bread
2 hot dog buns
1/2 stick butter/margarine, melted
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
Split buns in half. Combine melted butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning together. Brush over each piece of hot dog bun. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until toasted.
Serve with any pasta dish.
Snack
Cinnamon Sticks
Split your hot dog buns in half and place on baking sheet. Spread with melted butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar and bake for 8 minutes at 400 degrees.
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