All-American Hot Dog Melt
A Grilled Hot Dog Sandwich with All the Backyard BBQ Flavors
Skip the bun and give your classic hot dog a melty, crispy twist. This All-American Hot Dog Melt combines smoky grilled hot dogs, gooey cheese, sweet onions, tangy pickles, and bold mustard—pressed between golden, buttery slices of bread. It’s everything you love about a backyard barbecue in one handheld bite.
Perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, game day parties, or just making the most of leftover hot dogs, this recipe comes together in minutes using the Revolution Toastie Press™ for a perfectly crisp exterior and evenly melted cheese.
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of your favorite bread
- 1 hot dog, grilled or pan-seared
- 1 slice Muenster cheese
- 1 slide Cheddar cheese
- Chopped pickles
- Chopped onion
- Mustard, for spreading
- Butter, for bread (optional)
Directions:
Prep the Hot Dog:
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Grill or pan-sear your hot dog until heated through with a nice char. Slice lengthwise, then into small even pieces.
Assemble the Melt:
- Butter one side of each bread slice, if using.
- Place Muenster cheese on the unbuttered side of one slice.
- Layer on the hot dog, pickles, onions, and Cheddar cheese.
- Spread mustard on the unbuttered side of the second slice of bread, then place on top, mustard-side in.
Toast It in the Revolution Toastie Press:
- Place the sandwich in the Toastie Press and lock the handles. Wipe any drips.
- Insert into the right slot of your Revolution Toaster with handles facing out.
- Select Toastie Press Mode, choose your preferred doneness, and press Start.
Enjoy:
Cut in half and serve hot. Great with chips, coleslaw, or straight off the cutting board for a quick, satisfying meal.
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Why Use the Toastie Press for a Hot Dog Melt?
The Toastie Press crisps the bread evenly, melts the cheese perfectly, and seals in every bit of flavor—without flattening your sandwich into a pancake. It’s faster, cleaner, and way easier than firing up a panini press or skillet.
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Toaster Compatibility
This recipe was written for Revolution InstaGLO® 2.0 toasters, including the R180 Connect Plus Smart Toaster, R180 Connect Smart Toaster, and R90 Digital Toaster. If you’re using an older model, you may need to tweak the instructions to get the same results.
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