Potato Pups

Kid food that adults secretly love too. Hot dogs get split down the middle and packed with mashed potatoes spiked with dry mustard, then baked until the tops turn golden brown and the edges of the frankfurters start to crisp.

The dry mustard mixed into the mashed potatoes gives a gentle, warm heat that’s nothing like yellow ballpark mustard. It’s subtle enough for picky eaters but interesting enough that grown-ups won’t feel like they’re eating plain kid food.

Three ingredients. Twenty-five minutes. That’s a weeknight win right there.

Pro Tips

• Don’t cut all the way through the hot dogs. You want a hinge so they open like a book and hold the potato filling.
• Use leftover mashed potatoes if you have them. This is a great way to give yesterday’s sides a second life.
• Pipe the mashed potatoes with a zip-lock bag for a neater presentation, or just spoon them in for a rustic look.
• Top with shredded cheddar or grated Parmesan before baking for a cheesy crust that kids go crazy for.

Variations

• Mix shredded cheddar right into the mashed potatoes before stuffing for loaded potato pups.
• Use sweet potato mash instead of regular for a slightly sweeter, more nutritious version.
• Wrap each stuffed hot dog in a strip of bacon before baking for the ultimate indulgence.