Your kids new favorite snack
Your kids new favorite snack is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 210 calories per serving. Recipe by At home with Jennie and Nick on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 14 min | Total: 24 min
Cost: $7.30 total, $1.83 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Hot Dogs (standard beef hot dogs, skin on)
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 4 large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt (generous amount for flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper (optional for mild heat)
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional, adds subtle warmth)
- 2 pieces Whole Garlic Cloves (used as eyes for the octopus head)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (for skillet coating)
Instructions
Trim and Shape Hot Dogs
Using kitchen scissors, cut each hot dog into 8 equal sections, leaving one end slightly longer to serve as the octopus head.
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Prepare Egg Mixture
In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs together with garlic salt, crushed red pepper, and cayenne pepper until fully combined.
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Heat the Skillet
Place the skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil, swirling to coat the surface.
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Temperature: Medium heat
Coat Hot Dog Pieces
Roll each hot‑dog segment in shredded sharp cheddar, then dip it into the seasoned egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
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Cook Covered
Arrange the coated pieces in the hot skillet, cover with the lid, and let cook for about 2 minutes until the egg begins to set.
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Temperature: Medium heat
Flip the Octopus
Remove the lid, gently slide the assembled octopus onto a serving plate or the skillet lid, then use a spatula to flip it over in one swift motion.
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Add the Eyes
Press the two whole garlic cloves into the head of the octopus to form eyes.
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Serve
Transfer the finished octopus to a serving platter and serve immediately while hot and fluffy.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 12g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fat
- 16g
- Fiber
- 0g
Dietary info: Contains meat, Contains gluten (if hot dogs have fillers), Not vegan
Allergens: Egg, Dairy, Garlic
Last updated: April 20, 2026








