Hot Dogs or Sausages topped off with Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese and Pepperoni in a Steamed Bun and Baked in the Oven until the Cheese is melted and the Buns are Soft & Crispy. Add in other Pizza Toppings.
Servings: 4 portions
Equipment
- 1 Double Stack Steamer
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Pair of Tongs
Ingredients
- 4 Hot Dogs - or Italian Sausages
- 4 Hot Dog Buns - or Hoagie Buns
- 1 Tbl Fat - Lard, Oil or Bacon Grease
- As Desired Pizza Sauce
- As Desired Mozzarella Cheese Blend - 3:1 Mozzarella to Provolone
- 16 sliced Pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 F rack in middle position. Prepare the Pizza Sauce, Cheese and any additional Pizza Toppings if desired.
- Place water into the bottom pan over max heat to Steam the Hot Dog Buns just for a few seconds. Remove with Tongs to a baking sheet.
- Remove the Steamer and empty the water out. Place the Pan back on the heat with 1 Tbl of Fat. Cook Hot Dogs over medium high heat until crisp to your liking. turning them over often. For Sausages, Pan fry over medium heat for 12 – 15 minutes, turning frequently.
- Place the Hot Dogs or Sausages into the Buns. Ladle Pizza Sauce and then a handful of Cheese. Place Pepperoni slices on top.
- Transfer the Baking Sheet with the Pizza Dogs to the oven to cook for 4-5 minutes. Remove and optionally garnish with Parsley, Aleppo, Parmesan or Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese.
Notes
You can optionally use the Air Fryer to both cook the Hot Dogs or Italian Sausages and to Toast the Pizza Dogs at 400 F for a few minutes until nice and toasty.
Optionally brush the Buns before steaming with Garlic Butter/Sauce to add a Garlic Kick! See the post for a few options.