Pizza Dogs

Kid-friendly and a great spin on plain hot dogs!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green bell pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  jarred  pizza sauce (Ragu is good)
• 2  teaspoons  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4  all-beef  hot dogs
• 4  hot dog buns
• 1⁄4 cup  drained sliced black olives (or pepperoni--whatever you like)
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup  shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Prepare grill for direct heat, or position a broiler rack so that it rests 4" from the flame; preheat broiler.
2. In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook the peppers until they have softened.
3. Add the pizza sauce, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
4. Set aside, but keep warm.
5. Grill the hot dogs over direct heat, or broil, turning occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through--about 6-8 minutes.
6. Place hot dogs in buns; top with the sauce mixture, olives, and mozzarella cheese.
7. If desired, melt the cheese by placing the hot dogs over indirect heat on the grill; cover and cook until the cheese melts, about 1-2 minutes.