Italian Dunkers are a beloved school lunch made with hot dog buns, butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, and a side of marinara sauce. This simple yet delicious recipe is perfect for a quick and cheesy snack or appetizer.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Italian-American
Keyword Cheesy Garlic Bread, Italian Dunkers, School Lunch
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Resting Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 2people
Equipment
1 Oven
1 Mixing Bowl
1 Brush
1 Oven
Ingredients
Refrigerated
2tbspButter
16ozMozzarella Cheese
2tbspGrated Parmesan Cheese
Grocery
4Hot Dog Buns
8ozMarinara Sauce
Spices
2tspGarlic Powder
2tspItalian Seasoning
Instructions
Butter Mixture
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Soften 2 tbsp butter in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
Add 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, and 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese to the melted butter.
Whisk together until well blended.
Shred Your Cheese
Shred 16 oz of fresh mozzarella cheese until it’s ready to be sprinkled over the buns.
Butter Your Buns
Brush the butter mixture onto the hot dog buns, covering as much as possible.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese onto the buttered buns.
Place the prepared buns on a baking sheet or in an air fryer.
Bake Buns
Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the buns are golden brown.