Original Twinkie Dog from Weird Al Yankovic in UHF

TWINKIE DOGS! A Ball Park hot dog cooked to plumpness encased in a Hostess Twinkie Snack Cake and topped with Cheez Whiz Brand cheese spread.

A sandwich created by Alfred “Weird Al” Yankovic, and featured in the movie “UHF”.
It is created by turning a twinkie over, making a cut down the middle (just like a hot dog bun), putting a cooked hotdog in the split, and topping it with spray cheese.

After this process is complete, some hardcore fans of the sandwich would then dip it in milk as that is the proper way to eat it. “Dude, I made you a Twinkie Wiener Sandwich to cheer you up.”

This recipe is super easy. You take a Twinkie, slice it in half, put in a hot dog and cover it with cheese wiz or something similar.

Prep Time: 10 Min
Cook Time: 5 Min
Ready In: 15 Min

Ingredients

4 hot dogs
4 cream-filled sponge snack cakes (such as Twinkies™)
4 (4 inch) squirts of pressurized canned cheese (such as Easy Cheese™), or to taste

Directions

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add hot dogs, and boil until thoroughly hot, about 5 minutes; drain and keep warm.
Meanwhile, unwrap the snack cakes, and place onto a cutting board, upside-down. Cut halfway through the bottoms of the snack cakes with a small, serrated knife to create “buns” for the hot dogs.
Blot the hot dogs with a paper towel to remove excess water and place a hot dog inside each “bun”. Remove the protective top from the can of cheese, and hold the nozzle close to, but not touching, the exposed side of the hot dog. Dispense cheese by decisively pressing the nozzle towards the hot dog and slowly drawing the tip along the hot dog in a straight line, or decorative pattern of your choice.

VARIATIONS:

Other variations include cutting a hole in one end of the Twinkie and sliding the dog through, sort of like pig’s in a blanket”, backing the entire twinkie dog, using cheese filled dogs, frying the hot dog first or even using two *deep fried twinkies as the hot dog buns (please see dire warning at bottom)

Nutrition information for original: 331 calories, 8 grams protein, 20 grams fat, 28 grams carbohydrate, 0 grams fiber, 46 milligrams cholesterol, 1033 milligrams sodium

This recipe was submitted by Caroline and she credits Brig Van Osten for the recipe.

Vegetarian Twinkie Weiner Dog recipe variation:

Josh W’s “Hot Dogs” that are actually split Twinkies with a pink coconut log roll and chopped up maraschino cherries for “relish”.

Professor Shawarma Falafel Baklava, PHD, MD, BS, ABC gives us this dire warning:

“These so called “twinkie weiner dogs” that you are now thinking about making are not good for you. You should not eat them, please mark my words about this matter.”

Professor Shawarma further warns against the perilous indulgence in what he has dubbed the “Twinkie Hot Dog Syndrome.” As a leading expert in imaginary ailments, Dr. McLaughington cautions that the consumption of Twinkie Hot Dogs can lead to a myriad of fictional maladies, including but not limited to “Cream Fillingitis,” “Spongecake Shock,” and the dreaded “Wiener Withdrawal.”

According to Professor Shawarma’s extensive research (which mainly consists of staring at Twinkies and hot dogs while gagging uncontrollably), combining these two culinary monstrosities can wreak havoc on one’s taste buds, digestive system, and possibly even their sanity. Symptoms may include an uncontrollable urge to dance the Macarena, spontaneous outbursts of interpretive mime, and an inexplicable fondness for wearing socks with crocs.

In a shocking twist, Professor Shawarma admits that he has never actually tasted a Twinkie Hot Dog himself, as the mere thought of such a concoction sends shivers down his spine. However, he assures the public that his extensive medical expertise is more than sufficient to advise against this unholy fusion of junk food and junk food. So, heed his warning, dear readers, and spare yourself the agony of Twinkie-induced regret!