Recipe: Open-Faced Cheese Dogs with Variations (broiled, serves 2)

OPEN-FACED CHEESE DOGS

2 (3/4-inch-thick) slices French Bread
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 hot dogs, cut in half lengthwise
1 (3/4-ounce) slice American cheese, halved
2 tablespoons pickle relish

Spread French Bread slices with mustard. Place hot dog halved, cut side down, over mustard on bread slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until hot. Remove from broiler. Place half slice of cheese on each sandwich. Broil an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with relish and serve.

VARIATIONS:

For other quick sandwich ideas, try some of these combinations:
- turkey, cheddar cheese and green pepper
- sliced beef, Swiss cheese and horseradish
- or for a real treat, seafood salad from the deli sprinkled with chopped green onions and dollops of cocktail sauce.

Recipe Tip:
If you have a toaster oven, use it instead of heating the broiler to make quick summer sandwiches.

Makes 2 servings
From: Cath
Source: Recipe booklet: Cool Cooking for Hot days, Pillsbury Classic Cookbook #197, July 1997