An easy way to make homemade bagel dogs with an adult twist to them. Cheesy, and just a little spicy if you add the hot sauce, these are sure to be a hit. They come together quickly and taste amazing!
In a bowl, add warm water, and yeast. Add salt, oil, and one cup flour, then stir with a spatula. Add remaining cup of flour and stir just until the dough comes together in a ball.
Cover with a towel and let rise at least 30 minutes.
Add softened cream cheese to small bowl with cheddar cheese and hot sauce and stir until combined.
4 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Sprinkle a little flour over your dough. Split the dough into six equal pieces. Shape one dough piece into a rough rectangle about the length of the hot dog.
Spread a sixth of the cheese mixture on the rectangle, away from the edges. Add hot dog and press down gently. Pull long edges of the dough up and around the hot dog and press the edges together to form a seal.
6 hot dogs
Repeat for each hot dog, and place a couple inches apart on the jelly roll pan.
Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes, until the dough has started to just turn golden.
If you don't want to make your own dough, you can buy premade pizza dough at most grocery stores now that would also work well. You could make these with crescent rolls, as well. If kids don't like spicy foods, leave the hot sauce out for them and instead use it as a dipping sauce for yourself.
After baking, let cool several minutes before eating to avoid burning your tongue, as the inside of the bagel dog will be very hot.
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