Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 20 mins | Servings: 4
🛒 Ingredients
✔️ 4 hotdog buns
✔️ 4 jumbo red hotdogs (Filipino-style)
✔️ 1 cup shredded quick-melt cheese
✔️ 4 lettuce leaves
✔️ ¼ cup mayonnaise
✔️ ¼ cup banana ketchup
✔️ 2 tbsp butter (for toasting)
✔️ 1 tsp sugar (optional, for a sweet-savory touch)
🔥 Directions
Step 1: Cook the Hotdogs
1️⃣ In a pan over medium heat, fry the hotdogs until slightly charred, about 5 minutes. You can also grill them for extra smoky flavor.
Step 2: Toast the Buns
2️⃣ Spread butter inside the hotdog buns and toast them in a pan until golden brown.
Step 3: Assemble the Overload Bun
3️⃣ Spread a layer of mayonnaise and banana ketchup inside each bun.
4️⃣ Place a lettuce leaf inside each bun, followed by the hotdog.
5️⃣ Generously top with shredded cheese. Keeping it shredded adds a rich, creamy bite.
Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
6️⃣ Serve immediately while the cheese is fresh and the buns are still warm!
🔎 Tips for the Best Hotdog Cheese Bun Overload
✔️ Use jumbo or premium red hotdogs for that signature Filipino taste.
✔️ Toast the buns with butter for extra flavor and crunch.
✔️ Lettuce adds a fresh bite that balances the richness of the cheese and hotdog.
✔️ Go all out with toppings! Try adding crispy fried onions or pickle relish for an extra kick.
🍽️ What to Pair with Hotdog Cheese Bun Overload
This overloaded hotdog bun is perfect with Pritong Kamote Fries for a crunchy side or Sago’t Gulaman for a refreshing drink.
🛒 Best Ingredient Brands to Use
✔️ Hotdog: Tender Juicy or King Sue for the juiciest, most flavorful hotdogs
✔️ Cheese: Eden or Che-Vital for that creamy, slightly salty shredded goodness
✔️ Buns: Gardenia Hotdog Buns for the perfect soft and fluffy texture
✔️ Banana Ketchup: UFC or Papa for that authentic Pinoy sweet-savory taste
✔️ Mayonnaise: Lady’s Choice for the creamiest, best-tasting mayo
📜 The Story Behind Hotdog Cheese Bun Overload
Hotdog sandwiches are a Filipino street food favorite, often sold in food stalls outside schools, parks, and busy streets. The combination of sweet banana ketchup, creamy mayo, and shredded cheese gives it that distinct Pinoy flavor—a mix of sweet, savory, and tangy goodness. Lettuce adds a fresh crunch, balancing the richness of the loaded toppings. This version is inspired by the overloaded hotdogs found in Manila’s night markets and street carts, where more cheese means more happiness!