Baked Burger Dogs

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These baked burger dogs, hot dog-shaped burgers that are baked in the oven, are great for when the cookout gets rained out, or when you want to impress your guests, or just confuse your kids. The taste and texture may remind you of White Castle burgers.

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casserole dish of burgers baked in hamburger buns with ketchup, mustard, and green onion on top
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8

These fun-to-eat, hot dog-shaped cheeseburgers are baked in the oven, and a perfect choice if the cookout gets rained out, and you’re stuck inside. They’d also be great when you’re trying to impress your guests with something a little bit different, and, as I joked about in the video, maybe confuse your kids. Oh, they’ll love these, but they will have questions. 

 By the way, the taste and texture may remind you of White Castle burgers, in case that helps seal the deal. Their little steamed burger has quite the cult following, and if this burger dog was the signature sandwich at a new fast food chain, I think the same phenomenon would occur. Anyway, I loved how this experiment came out, which is why I really do hope you give them a try soon. Enjoy! 

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil, divided

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/3 cup finely diced red onion

  • 1/3 cup diced dill or sweet pickles, well drained

  • 6 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

  • 8 hot dog buns

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a large 15x10-inch casserole dish with 1 tablespoon melted butter or oil.

  2. Add beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, red onion, pickles, and 4 ounces shredded cheese to a bowl, and use a fork to mix until all ingredients are evenly combined.

  3. Divide beef mixture into 8 equal portions. Using damp fingers, shape 1 portion into a log and gently press onto the bottom of a hot dog bun. Lightly press bun together, trapping the meat, and place stuffed bun in the baking dish with meat facing straight up. Repeat until all 8 buns are stuffed.

  4. Brush all exposed areas of buns with remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter or oil, and sprinkle over remaining 2 ounces of cheese.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until meat is no longer pink at the center, and buns are golden brown and crispy on the edges, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

  6. Serve immediately with classic burger and hot dog toppings and condiments.

    casserole dish of burgers baked in hamburger buns with ketchup, mustard, and green onion on top

    John Mitzewich

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

516 Calories
27g Fat
32g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 516
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 719mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 34g 68%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 283mg 22%
Iron 4mg 25%
Potassium 438mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.