Mom's Hot Dog Boats
Description
Boiled hot dogs are stuffed with mashed potatoes and covered in cheese in this old family recipe.
Ingredients
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6 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1/2 cup warm milk
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1/4 cup butter
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 pinch ground black pepper
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1 (16 ounce) package hot dogs
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4 processed cheese singles (such as Kraft®), cut in half
Directions
1
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.
2
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.
3
Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
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.
5
Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and has melted, about 1 minute.