Who doesn’t love a good, old-fashioned hot dog or smoked sausage? They’re tasty, fun, simple to cook, and inexpensive. And if you have kids, they’re almost a sure sell for a dinner without complaints. These cheese-stuffed smoked sausages tick all those boxes, and they add a touch of elegance at the same time.

They also only take 30 minutes to make from start to finish and require almost no supervision, which is a serious win in my book.

Those of you who have followed this blog for awhile will know that our son is autistic, and that we started homeschooling him 2 years ago. With the start of a new school session looming, this can cause some… difficulties… at meal time.

But if there’s one thing our son will never turn up his nose at, it’s hot dogs with cheese. (And chili, but I was out of chili at the time, so we skipped that for this round, though it would be completely wonderful!)

We’re just glad he’s out of his chicken nugget phase…

If you’re looking for a quick, fun, and simple meal that everybody at the table is sure to enjoy, one that doesn’t complicate your evening, look no further. These stuffed sausage dogs are a quick and easy meal anytime, so let’s get to it!

First, grab yourself some string cheese and smoked sausages (Or any other ready-to-eat bun-length sausage that makes you happy.), and crank your oven up to 350 degrees F (180 C.)

Cut slits in the top of each sausage to about the length of the string cheese. Don’t cut all the way through, we just want a place to fit the cheese here.

Split your string cheese sticks in half. I find it’s easier if you cut the tips with a knife, but that’s just me. You can just tear them in half if you’re feeling particularly stressed out.

Slip your now split string cheese sticks into the slits you just cut in the sausages.

Pop those bad boys onto a baking sheet and let them cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and just a tad bit browned.

Toss those bad boys on buns and top with your condiment of choice. I used chopped green onion because it makes a pretty picture and our son loves it, but feel free to go with whatever makes you happy. Seriously, we’re talking hot dogs here, so dress your stuffed sausages any way you want!

And there you have it. Simple, yet gorgeous

What I would have done Differently:

Nothing, really. It’s not like you can go wrong with a stuffed sausage. I do want to try these again with a sharper cheese like Swiss or Kerrigold Dubliner (A very sharp and creamy Irish cheese).

Of course, A cheese stuffed sausage can be cooked on a grill as well, but I made these in January. In Arkansas. On a very cold and rainy day, so the oven was my tool of choice.

What are your thoughts:

Are these stuffed sausages something you’ll make for your picky eaters? Would you dress them up differently? Use a different sausage or cheese?

We’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to drop a comment below. And if you make them, share a photo on social media and tag #unclejerryskitchen. We’d love to see what you come up with!