Description
Grilled Pimento Cheese Hot Dogs are the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy hot dogs with creamy, zesty pimento cheese. Perfect for backyard barbecues or casual weeknight dinners, these flavorful treats are sure to impress. Imagine biting into a smoky hot dog topped with melted pimento cheese, sweet pickles, and fresh herbs. This dish is not just a meal; it’s a nostalgic experience that brings friends and family together for good times and delicious memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 hot dogs (beef, turkey, or veggie)
- 1 cup pimento cheese spread (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 soft hot dog buns
- ¼ cup sweet pickles or relish
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (around 350°F/175°C).
- Score the hot dogs lightly on each side for enhanced flavor absorption.
- Grill the hot dogs for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
- Add generous spoonfuls of pimento cheese on top of each hot dog, close the grill lid for about 1-2 minutes until melted.
- Place each hot dog in a bun and top with sweet pickles or relish as desired.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg