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- 5Maple Leaf® Natural Top Dogs™, boiled per package directions
- 2tbsp Maple Leaf® Ready Crisp® Bacon Bits
- 6 to 7slices Maple Leaf® Natural Selections® Pepperoni, quartered
- 1cup pizza style mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¾cup pizza sauce, divided
- 5hot dog buns, top split
- 1tsp Italian seasoning blend
- Fresh basil – optional
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place hot dog buns side by side on baking sheet.
- Spoon half the pizza sauce into the base of bun.
- Place hot dog over top followed by spooning remaining sauce over top.
- Sprinkle cheese over hot dogs and top with bacon bits and pepperoni. Sprinkle with seasoning.
- Bake in oven for 5 to 6 minutes or until pepperoni is starting to crisp and cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with basil if using. Serve immediately.
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Like meat? Switch it up and try topping with a variety of prepped and ready like our new grounds or diced ham!
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