Description
Leftover hot dog pizza brings unexpected flavor fusion to your dinner table. Crispy crust topped with sliced hot dogs, melted cheese, and zesty condiments creates a playful twist you’ll crave after every backyard barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pizza crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 4–6 leftover hot dogs, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
Vegetables and Garnishes:
- 1/4 cup sliced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 450F (230C), positioning a pizza stone inside if using, ensuring even temperature distribution.
- On a lightly dusted surface, stretch the pizza dough into a thin, uniform circle, maintaining consistent thickness throughout.
- Carefully transfer the dough to a pizza pan or preheated stone, creating a smooth, flat base for toppings.
- Ladle pizza sauce across the dough, leaving a narrow perimeter uncovered to create a classic crisp crust edge.
- Create a cheese foundation by generously sprinkling mozzarella and cheddar, covering the sauce completely.
- Arrange sliced hot dogs strategically across the cheese layer, ensuring even coverage for balanced flavor in each bite.
- Scatter chopped green bell peppers, red onions, and black olives over the hot dogs, adding vibrant color and texture.
- Enhance the pizza’s aromatic profile by dusting dried oregano and basil evenly across the surface.
- Slide the pizza into the preheated oven, baking for 12-15 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and cheese becomes gloriously melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes, allowing the cheese to set and toppings to stabilize before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Transform tough or stale pizza dough by letting it rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before rolling, which helps improve elasticity and prevents tearing.
- Use low-moisture mozzarella to prevent soggy pizza crust, ensuring crispy and perfectly textured results every time.
- Slice hot dogs diagonally for more visually appealing coverage and better distribution across the pizza surface, maximizing flavor in each bite.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives by substituting regular pizza dough with cauliflower crust or pre-made gluten-free pizza bases for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg