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How to Cook a Hot Dog in a Microwave

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Cook a Hot Dog in a Microwave
Cook a Hot Dog in a Microwave

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Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Place between one and four hot dogs on a paper plate. Arrange them in a square so each hot dog is along the edge of the plate.

  2. Step 2

    Put a piece of waxed paper or a paper towel approximately the same size as the plate over the hot dogs to prevent splattering.

  3. Step 3

    Put the plate into the microwave oven.

  4. Step 4

    Turn the oven on High and let hot dogs cook approximately 1 minute.

  5. Step 5

    Open oven door and remove plate; discard waxed paper.

  6. Step 6

    Put hot dogs in buns and garnish as desired.

Tips & Warnings
  • Cooking hot dogs in the microwave generally works best with no more than four hot dogs at a time.
  • To cook a hot dog in a bun, put the hot dog inside the bun, wrap in a paper towel and cook together on High for 1 minute.
  • For a delicious midnight snack, spread a bun with mustard and pickle relish, then add hot dog and cover with a slice of Monterey Jack cheese. Wrap in a paper towel and microwave for 1 minute.

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lordkhomar said

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on 7/28/2009 I've never tried this, interesting...

davida8575 said

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on 6/29/2009 slightly different than I usually do it, but it may work better.

jamrock19 said

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on 6/28/2009 Very different from how i use to do it leaving it burned **5 stars** great advice i really did think i was the only one to do this lol glad i'm wrong

mary29 said

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on 5/12/2009 i would add a bit of water on the plate but this way is different...

thay said

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on 10/28/2008 thanks, i've blown up more than one. yeah, I'd think you'd defrost the dogs first.

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