Upside Down Puff Pastry Hot Dog Recipe with Cheese

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This 5 ingredient flaky puff pastry hot dog recipe with cheese puts a unique twist on a classic pigs in a blanket or hot dog recipe. This recipe only requires 5 minutes of prep, 15 minutes of baking and is the perfect way to enjoy hot dogs in a more elevated way for dinner on a busy weeknight.

This tasty hot dog puff pastry bake is a great recipe to serve at summer barbecues when you want to add a fun hot dog variation to the menu. This kid friendly recipe is also great to make for a quick lunch during the week or on the weekends or as an easy weeknight dinner. It is also a great option to serve as an option for football Sunday as a game day snack.

This was inspired by my guide on how to cook Italian sausage on this site, and pairs well with this copycat McDonalds Honey Mustard sauce recipe.

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Ingredients
Instructions
Substitutions
Variations of Puff Pastry Hot Dog
Equipment
How to Store a Puff Pastry Hot Dog
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FAQ
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Ingredients

For the hot dogs, you will get the best result with a good quality hot dog, such as all beef hot dogs. Sharp cheddar cheese is used as a the cheese layer and both the cheese and hots dogs are covered by the store-bought puff pastry. The eggs are used for the egg wash to assure you end up with golden brown flaky puff pastry. Toppings and condiments can vary depending on preference.

hot dogs
sharp cheddar cheese
puff pastry
eggs
toppings and condiments of choice

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and add parchment paper to a baking sheet. Slice cheddar cheese into ½ inch thick slices. Whisk the eggs together. Prep any toppings.

Step 2: Place a slice of cheese on the parchment paper. Place a hot dog on top of the cheese. Remove the package of puff pastry from the freezer. Cut the puff pastry sheets into 3 equal pieces in the shape of a rectangle making sure that the pieces are longer than the length of the hot dogs.

Step 3: Cover the hot dogs with the puff pastry sheets, gently pressing down along the sides to form the pastry sheet around the hot dog. Baste the tops of the puff pastry with the egg wash.

Step 4: Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the sheet pan. Top with toppings and condiments of choice. Serve immediately or save for later.

Hint: let the cold puff pastry sit out about 5 minutes prior to using. If it is still frozen, it will not be pliable and form around the hot dogs. Letting it thaw slightly allows it to take the shape you want without it becoming too sticky. You do still want the puff pastry to be cold when going into the oven because this will help achieve a crispier texture.

Substitutions

Puff Pastry - instead of puff pastry use a hot dog bun or a gluten free bun for a gluten free option
Cheese - can be swapped out with vegan cheese for a plant based option
Vegetarian - the hot dogs can be swapped out for a plant based hot dog

Variations of Puff Pastry Hot Dog

Sweet and Spicy - add hot honey to the parchment paper prior to placing the cheese on the baking sheet. This will allow the hot honey to bake into the hot dog with puff pastry and cheese
Bloomin Onion Sauce - add crispy onions and a copycat bloomin onion sauce on top of the hot dog before serving
Bacon Wrapped - wrap the hot dog in bacon for a bacon wrapped version

See this bacon wrapped hot dog version of this recipe on my website!

Equipment

To make this recipe, you will need a sharp knife and cutting board and a large baking sheet. Parchment paper is also necessary to place on the baking sheet prior to adding the ingredients to avoid them sticking to the baking sheet.

How to Store a Puff Pastry Hot Dog

Store the leftover puff pastry hot dogs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

Reheat in the air fryer or in the oven on 350 degrees until warm. Avoid using the microwave, this will cause the puff pastry to become mushy.

These ingredients do stand up well to freezing for up to 2 months.

Top Tip

Verify your oven is fully preheated to a high temperature, typically around 400°F (200°C) to assure your puff pastry puffs up and becomes golden brown. Also, avoid opening the oven door early, which can cause heat loss and prevent puff pastry from rising.

FAQ

Can I make these vegan?

Yes, use vegan puff pastry, plant-based hot dogs, and dairy-free cheese alternatives to create a vegan-friendly version that still delivers on flavor and texture.

Is it necessary to flip the hog dogs before serving?

Flipping isn’t required but presenting them upside down showcases the beautifully crisped bottom of the pastry, adding visual appeal and texture contrast.

What sauces pair well with these hot dogs?

Condiments such as ketchup, mustard, or dijon mustard pair well with this fun dinner.

Can a mini version of these hot dogs be made?

Yes, these ingredients can be used to make pigs in a blanket. Use little hot dogs instead of bigger hot dogs or cut the big hot dogs to reduce the size of the hot dogs. Bake on a baking tray the same as you would if you were making the bigger version of this recipe. Top with everything bagel seasoning on the top layer of pastry for extra flavor.

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Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with this puff pastry hot dog:

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