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Weiners Stuffed from Mrs Morrow
This quirky mid-century recipe reflects a time when home cooks leaned into practicality, affordability, and creativity. Stuffed wieners were popular in community cookbooks and church suppers, where simple pantry ingredients were transformed into filling meals. Here, parboiled hot dogs are split and spread with mustard, then generously filled with mashed potatoes and grated cheese before being topped with bacon and toasted in the oven. It’s a clever combination of familiar flavors, savory, creamy, smoky, and tangy, that feels both nostalgic and comforting. Recipes like this were designed to stretch ingredients, feed families quickly, and still feel special, making them beloved staples of everyday American cooking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 beef hot dogs (wieners)
  • 1 cup mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated )
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 4 slices bacon

Instructions
 

Step 1: Parboil the Wieners

  • Place hot dogs in simmering water for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through.
  • Remove and drain.

Step 2: Prepare the Wieners

  • Split each hot dog lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
  • Spread mustard evenly inside each split.

Step 3: Stuff the Wieners

  • Mix mashed potatoes and grated cheese together.
  • Spoon mixture into each wiener.

Step 4: Add Bacon

  • Lay one slice of bacon over each stuffed wiener.

Step 5: Toast in Oven

  • Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (205°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, until bacon is crisp and tops are golden.

Tips

  • Use smoked sausages instead of hot dogs for deeper flavor
  • Add chopped onions to the potato filling
  • Try Swiss or pepper jack cheese
  • Broil the last 2 minutes for extra crispness
  • Serve with a simple green salad
  • Make mini versions for appetizers
  • Use leftover mashed potatoes
  • Add paprika or garlic powder to filling
  • Wrap bacon tightly so it crisps evenly
  • Serve with pickles or sauerkraut

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 17gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2.4mg
Keyword bacon, Cheese, comfort food, easy dinner, nostalgic, potatoes, retro recipes, vintage