Cheesy Beef Hot Dog Buns: Easy, Gooey, and Packed with Savory Flavor

is especially useful if you want to arrange the buns close together so they stay upright while baking.

Ingredient Additions and Substitutions

One of my favorite things about this recipe is how flexible it is. You can keep the filling simple or add a few extras to make it your own.

Change the cheese

Try any of these options:

Monterey Jack

Pepper Jack

Provolone

Colby Jack

Gouda

A Mexican-style shredded cheese blend

For a little extra flavor, combine sharp cheddar with mozzarella.

Add more vegetables

You can mix vegetables into the beef filling for extra flavor and texture.

Diced green