It's summertime and that means it's time for fun meals—outside or inside. If your child has some friends over, this is the perfect easy-to-make meal. It requires minimal supervision, depending on your child's age and ability.

 

Hot dogs are actually pre-cooked sausages, so there's no need to actually cook them before preparing these kabobs—it all depends on your preferences.

 

And hot dog kebabs would make a great lunchbox meal as well. If your child's school has rules about sharp toothpicks, you can thread your kebabs on pretzel sticks.

 

Use a skewer or toothpick to create guide holes when putting everything together on the toothpick.

 

So….are you ready? Even adults can enjoy hot dog kebabs, but really now….these are meant for the younger folks!

 

Hot Dog Kebabs

A Brookshire's Best Recipe

Prep time: 5 minutes

Makes 10 kebabs; serves 5

 

Ingredients:

2 hot dogs (your favorite type)

 2 pickles (again, your favorite type)

10 cherry tomatoes

 Ketchup and mustard for dipping

 

Directions:

Put hot dogs in a pot of water; bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes. Remove hot dogs and let cool for a few minutes.

 

Cut hot dogs and pickles in half inch slices. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Put a slice of hot dog, tomato and pickle on a toothpick. Serve with ketchup or mustard.

 

Published 07/24/08