Cheese dog

Cheese dog
A selection of several cheese dogs
Place of originUnited States
Main ingredientsHot dog, cheese or processed cheese
VariationsConey dog, Francheezie, Macaroni and cheese dog, Reuben dog, Seattle-style hot dog, Swiss-style cheese dogs

A cheese dog is a hot dog served with cheese or processed cheese on it or stuffed within it, as a filling.[1]

Cheese types

Cheese and hot dogs, two key ingredients in preparing a cheese dog

In the United States, sliced or grated cheese, such as cheddar or American cheese,[2] is commonly used, often served melted on the hot dogs. The use of other types of cheese also occurs, such as cream cheese[3] and Swiss cheese.[4][5][6] The cheese may be on the bun, on the wiener, processed inside the hot dog, or placed in the middle of a hot dog that has been sliced in half.[7]

Bread types

Traditional hot dog buns are typically used. Slices of toast are also used sometimes, or just plain bread.

Variations

Coney dog

Cheeses are also often served on chili dogs or Coney Island hot dogs. An example includes the Cincinnati Cheese Coney which uses shredded cheddar cheese.[8][9]

Francheezie

A danger dog with cheese

In Chicago there is a variation of the danger dog called the Francheezie. Typically found at "greasy spoon" restaurants, it consists of a jumbo hot dog split in the middle and filled with Cheddar cheese (or Velveeta). It is wrapped in bacon and deep-fried, then served on a toasted bun.[10][11]

Macaroni and cheese dog

Another variation is a hot dog topped with macaroni and cheese.[12][13]

Reuben dog

A reuben dog can consist of a hot dog topped with ingredient combinations such as corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing.[7]

Seattle dog

A Seattle-style hot dog, sometimes referred to as a "Seattle Dog,"[14] is a hot dog topped with cream cheese that has become popular in Seattle, Washington.[15][16]

Swiss-style cheese dogs

A Swiss schnauzer is a regional variation consisting of a bratwurst served with Swiss cheese and sauerkraut. In San Diego, California, a Swiss-style hot dog called a "Swiener" is prepared with a hot dog and Raclette cheese stuffed inside of hollowed-out baguette bread.[17]

Texas Tommy

A Texas Tommy is prepared with bacon and cheese.[18]

See also

References

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  9. ^ Hassell, Bravetta (May 28, 2012). "Hot dogs have long history, longer list of toppings". Tulsa World. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
  10. ^ Bruno, Pat (April 14, 1989). "Frank talk about francheezies". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved August 17, 2012. (subscription required)
  11. ^ Pierce, Victoria (July 11, 2006). "Ice cream may be dandy, but parlor bets on liquor". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
  12. ^ Murphy, Marc. "Marc Murphy's Ditch Plains Ditch Dogs". Good Morning America (ABC News). Retrieved August 17, 2012.
  13. ^ Werner, Christopher (April 28, 2011). "The Wurst Place Will Source the Country's Best Sausages". Seattle Met Magazine. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
  14. ^ Johns, Greg (April 11, 2008). "Lots of New Food Items on Safeco Field Menu". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved October 6, 2011.
  15. ^ Hobart, Erica (February 12, 2010). "Are Cream Cheese Hot Dogs Really a Seattle Thing?". The Seattle Weekly. Archived from the original on February 15, 2010. Retrieved October 6, 2011.
  16. ^ Bauer, Jon (August 3, 2009). "In Our Frank Opinion". The Herald. Everett, WA. Retrieved October 11, 2011.
  17. ^ Bedford, Ed (June 6, 2012). "Swiener: Fondue on a Stick?". San Diego Reader. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
  18. ^ Hillibish, Jim (November 10, 2009). "Easy recipe: Texas Tommy". Milford Daily News. Archived from the original on January 15, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2015.

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