Ingredients

  • 8 chicago style beef hot dogs (4oz each)
  • 1 cup shredded colby monterey jack cheese (4oz)
  • 8 ounces taco sauce
  • 8 hot dog buns, split
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • shredded lettuce
  • 1 large tomatoes, diced
  • 24 pickled pepper rings
  • minced fresh cilantro

Method

  • Cut a lengthwise slit three-quarters of the way through each hot dog and to within 1/2"-inch of each end.
  • Fill each pocket with 2 tablespoons cheese.
  • Place in an ungreased 13"-inch x 9"-inch x 2"-inch baking dish.
  • Pour taco sauce over hot dogs.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 15-17 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Spread the inside of each bun with 2 tablespoons refried beans.
  • Top with lettuce, a hot dog, tomato, pepper rings and cilantro.