Description
The Bird Dog Sandwich is a Southern-inspired comfort food mashup, featuring a crispy chicken tender nestled in a hot dog bun, topped with cheese, bacon, and honey mustard for a savory-sweet bite.
Ingredients
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- 4 hot dog buns
- 4 crispy chicken tenders (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 slices cooked bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup honey mustard sauce
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for toasting buns)
Instructions
- If desired, lightly butter and toast the hot dog buns in a skillet or under a broiler until golden.
- Place one crispy chicken tender inside each bun.
- Top each chicken tender with a slice of bacon and a generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle with honey mustard sauce.
- Serve warm as-is, or pop in a warm oven for 2–3 minutes to slightly melt the cheese.
Notes
- You can substitute cheddar with pepper jack for extra heat.
- Great for game days, quick dinners, or tailgate parties.
- Try adding pickles or coleslaw for added crunch and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg