Mom's Hot Dog Boats

Recipe View Prepare the Potatoes: Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender. (Approximately 20 minutes)

Recipe View Mash the Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes and let them steam dry for a minute or two. Return them to the pot and mash with warm milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

Recipe View Prepare the Hot Dogs: While the potatoes are boiling, place the hot dogs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and keep warm until the potatoes are mashed.

Recipe View Preheat Broiler: Preheat your oven's broiler and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

Recipe View Assemble the Boats: Slice each hot dog lengthwise down the center, being careful not to cut all the way through, so the halves remain attached (like a hot dog bun). Stuff each hot dog with a generous amount of the mashed potato mixture and place them in a baking dish.

Recipe View Add Cheese: Place half a slice of cheese on top of each potato-stuffed hot dog.

Recipe View Broil: Broil in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and melted to your liking. (Approximately 1 minute)