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Movie Theater Popcorn Dogs
Quick and EasyLunch
Movie Theater Popcorn Dogs
Total Time20 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings8
Total Time20 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings8

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Bun-Length Skinless Beef Franks - 8 PackKey IngredientBun-Length Skinless Beef Franks - 8 Pack
AboutThis movie theater popcorn dog will steal the show at your next home movie night! All of the buttery goodness of this crowd-pleasing concession stand treat — plus mini pepperoni, just for fun! — make an unexpectedly awesome topping for Nathan’s Famous Beef Franks.
let’s cookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
Key IngredientProduct ImageBun-Length Skinless Beef Franks - 8 Pack
 
1 pkg(s) Nathan's Skinless Beef Franks
 
3 cup(s) freshly popped popcorn
 
1/4 cup(s) unsalted butter
 
1 Tsp. dried oregano
 
1 1/2 Tsp. dried basil
 
1/4 Tsp. garlic powder
 
1/2 Tsp. crushed red pepper, plus more to taste
 
1/2 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese
 
1/4 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese
 
1 cup(s) mini pepperoni slices
 
hot dog buns
Bun-Length Skinless Beef Franks - 8 PackKey IngredientBun-Length Skinless Beef Franks - 8 Pack
Directions
1Cook your hot dogs your favorite way. We suggest pan-fried with butter!
2While hot dogs cook, melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in oregano, basil, garlic powder and crushed red pepper (start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more to taste). Cook 1 minute and remove from heat.
3Pour butter over popcorn in a large bowl and toss to combine. Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepperoni.
4Place hot dogs in buns and top with pepperoni pizza popcorn.
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