Me vs Grandma Cooking Challenge

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Hot Dog Sausages (pre‑cooked beef or pork hot dogs)
• 100 g Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
• 100 g Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
• 3 tsp Food Coloring (red, green, blue – liquid food coloring)
• 1 can Freeze Spray (quick‑freeze spray for cheese cubes)
• 6 pieces Wooden Skewers (6‑inch bamboo skewers)
• 100 g All-Purpose Flour (for batter)
• 100 ml Milk (whole milk)
• 1 piece Egg (beaten)
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 500 ml Vegetable Oil (for deep frying, heat to 350°F)
• 30 ml Ketchup (for drizzling)
• 2 pieces Lettuce Leaves (shredded)
• 2 pieces Hot Dog Buns (soft, split lengthwise)

Instructions

1. Grate and Color Cheese

   Grate the cheddar and mozzarella together, then divide into three bowls. Add a few drops of red, green, and blue food coloring to each bowl and stir until the cheese is evenly colored.

   Time: PT5M

2. Form Cheese Cubes

   Spread the colored cheese mixtures onto parchment paper in small 1‑inch squares. Lightly spray each square with freeze spray (or place the tray in the freezer for 10‑15 min) until the cheese hardens.

   Time: PT5M

3. Skewer Cheese Cubes

   Thread each frozen cheese cube onto a wooden skewer, leaving a short handle for easy handling.

   Time: PT2M

4. Prepare Batter

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, milk, and the beaten egg until a smooth batter forms.

   Time: PT3M

5. Coat Cheese Skewers

   Dip each cheese‑skewered stick into the batter, ensuring an even coating. Let excess batter drip off.

   Time: PT2M

6. Heat Oil

   Fill the deep frying pan with vegetable oil to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat over medium‑high until the oil reaches 350°F (175°C).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Deep‑Fry Cheese Skewers

   Carefully lower the battered cheese skewers into the hot oil. Fry for 2‑3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and crisp.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Drain and Rest

   Remove the fried cheese skewers with tongs and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

   Time: PT1M

9. Toast Buns and Prepare Lettuce

   Slice the hot dog buns lengthwise and lightly toast them in a dry skillet or toaster for 1‑2 minutes. Meanwhile, shred the lettuce leaves.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

10. Assemble Hot Dog

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, then a cooked sausage, followed by two fried cheese‑skewers. Drizzle ketchup over the top and cap with the bun’s top half.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

35 g

Fiber

2 g