I love hot dogs. I know it’s probably not the “cool” thing to like hot dogs, but I do. I really do. There is something about a hot dog that just makes you happy. Just think about when you eat hot dogs. Camping = fun. Backyard barbecues = fun. Baseball games = fun. Tell me that I get to have a hot dog for dinner, and I’m one happy girl.
I also love Cuban sandwiches. Have you ever had one? Typically, they are made with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles. Those flavors are just magic together for me. (Remember these Cuban Quesadillas? Yum!)
So what do you get when you combine a hot dog with a Cuban sandwich? One delicious dinner!! When I saw Rachael Ray make these on her talk show, they immediately went onto my “to make” list. I’m just sad that I waited so long to make them, because these really were spectacular. And dinner in 15 minutes doesn’t hurt, either!!
Hot dogs – do you love them or hate them?
Cubano Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 8 pork or beef hot dogs
- 8 good quality hot dog rolls split
- yellow mustard
- 1 4- ounce can diced green chilies drained
- 8 slices mild deli ham
- 8 thin slices of good quality Swiss cheese
- 8 pickle spears
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler.
- Heat a griddle pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cut the hot dogs open lengthwise and open them up like a book. Grill them until crispy on both sides.
- Arrange the hot dog buns on a baking sheet. Top the rolls with lots of mustard, the green chilies, ham and cheese. Place under the broiler until the cheese is melted.
- Put the hot dogs on top of the melted cheese and fill the crevice with a pickle spear.
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- From The Rachael Ray Show
Lucie says
We make these on our food truck but use flat bread instead of hot dog buns & press them the ingredients …mmm mmm good!
Taru says
amazing.
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Corrina says
This. looks. yummo!
teresa says
i’m a HUGE hot dog fan. going to costco for their 1.50 dogs are one of my favorite things to do with my kids. these look wonderful, pure summer!
Kim says
We enjoy having hot dogs (mostly in the summer). These look delicious!
Katrina says
I’m not a hot dog fan, but you made these super pretty!
Jean says
I totally love hot dogs! There are several new hot dog restaurants that have opened in Columbus and they have some crazy concoctions! These look awesome! I just can’t wait to try them. Bob will absolutely go for them 🙂
@Joanne-if you have a Trader Joe’s near you, they have all natural organic chicken hot dogs that you might like.
Thanks for another “keeper”, Deborah!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
Oh these look great! I love Hot Dogs a couple times a year, I get tired of them quickly. But it isn’t summer without a good hot dog!
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions says
I love Cuban sandwiches! A good friend of mine owns his own Cuban restaurant and makes the best! Never thought to make a hot dog into one, though!
Oh and you are right hot dogs are always served at so many fun filled events! They are a fun special treat!
Joanne says
I absolutely hate hot dogs, but I have since i was eight. Most people I know love them and would totally adore this recipe!
Cassie says
Really beautiful pictures today! And the hot dogs sound amazing too…can’t wait to try them! We love Cuban sandwiches around here! 🙂
Tara @ The Butter Dish says
I’m with you on this gal! I just love a chili cheese dog. I dont eat them much anymore because it’s so hard to find “natural” dogs. But every now and then….just gotta have one.
This idea for Cubans?? Awesome!