Mom's Hot Dog Boats

1. 1

   Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.

4. 4

   Return to the pot, and mash with the milk, butter, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   While the potatoes are boiling, place the hot dogs in a saucepan and cover with water.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil over high heat, then keep warm on low until the potatoes have been mashed.

7. 7

   Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

8. 8

   Cut the hot dogs down the center, leaving the two halves attached (like a hot dog bun).

9. 9

   Stuff the hot dogs with mashed potatoes and place into a baking dish.

10. 10

    Place half a slice of cheese on top of each hot dog.

11. 11

    Broil in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and has melted, about 1 minute.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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