Twinkie® Wiener Sandwich

Name: Twinkie® Wiener Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Sandwiches
Ingredients: 4 hot dogs; 4 cream-filled sponge snack cakes (such as Twinkies™); 4 (4 inch) squirts of pressurized canned cheese (such as Easy Cheese™), or to taste

Rating: 3.46 stars

28 Ratings
23 Reviews
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Probably one of the most infamous - or obscure - snacks in the world! Originally created by 'George Newman' ('Weird Al' Yankovic) in the movie 'UHF' - it has gained an almost cult-like following (as has the movie itself)!

By Kevin

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

5 mins

total:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 Sandwiches

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

4 hot dogs
4 cream-filled sponge snack cakes (such as Twinkies™)
4 (4 inch) squirts of pressurized canned cheese (such as Easy Cheese™), or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add hot dogs, and boil until thoroughly hot, about 5 minutes; drain and keep warm.

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Step 2
Meanwhile, unwrap the snack cakes, and place onto a cutting board, upside-down. Cut halfway through the bottoms of the snack cakes with a small, serrated knife to create "buns" for the hot dogs.
Step 3
Blot the hot dogs with a paper towel to remove excess water and place a hot dog inside each "bun". Remove the protective top from the can of cheese, and hold the nozzle close to, but not touching, the exposed side of the hot dog. Dispense cheese by decisively pressing the nozzle towards the hot dog and slowly drawing the tip along the hot dog in a straight line, or decorative pattern of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

392 calories; protein 10.2g; carbohydrates 31.9g; fat 24.9g; cholesterol 54.6mg; sodium 1192.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (23)

Most helpful positive review

Sarah-Bob

10/05/2008

These are amazing. Trust me. But you left out one thing hence the 4 stars. Before eating you have to dip it in milk. If you don't believe me you just need to watch UHF a few more times.:) Read More

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Most helpful critical review

MBKRH

04/20/2012

This seems like it'd be a really bad pregnancy craving. I gave it to a coworker who choked it down and then said it needs more cheese. Thanks but no thanks. Read More

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28 Ratings

5 star values: 11
4 star values: 6
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 7

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Sarah-Bob

10/05/2008

These are amazing. Trust me. But you left out one thing hence the 4 stars. Before eating you have to dip it in milk. If you don't believe me you just need to watch UHF a few more times.:) Read More

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MBKRH

04/20/2012

This seems like it'd be a really bad pregnancy craving. I gave it to a coworker who choked it down and then said it needs more cheese. Thanks but no thanks. Read More

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Spunky Buddy

04/20/2012

At first glance this seems really unappealing. At first taste it s really not bad! I think Weird Al was on to something. The only mistake I made was going upscale on the wiener using a Boar s Head wiener with a natural casing it s a little hard to bite into and tends to pull it apart. Should have stuck with a simple Oscar Mayer wiener which would have made this really good instead of just pretty good. I would best describe this as a dessert with a little meat. Once you get by the ingredients and try it as a snack you ll be pleased. Read More

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Kevin

07/14/2008

Sadly as the guy who posted this recipe - I CANNOT make this due to missing one key ingredient... For some odd reason they ONLY sell Aerosol Spray Cheese in the US - it is NOT available to us Canucks! If I ever get my hands on a can of it - I WILL give these a try (and update this review). But then again this is the same guy who used to eat bagels with Cream Cheese on one half and Peanut Butter on the other;););) Read More

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Korrine

05/14/2008

4 stars for the UHF reference...but seriously people DON'T EAT THIS!:oD Read More

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Samitestar

09/20/2011

A clever sandwich for a clever man. My husband really likes to eat these not everyday more like once every leapyear he says they are a cured meat sensation. He tried to get me to take a bite but the smell of the processed cheese squirt made my stomach gurgle in a very unpleasant way. While slicing the twinkie in half to make a bun for the weiner is the traditional manner of making these I think cutting the the weiner and twinkies into bite size pieces and skewering them on a bamboo stick (twinkie wiener kebab anyone?) could really uplevel this treat. You could plan a fun UHF party around these also add in a wheel of fish (sushi rice krispie treats) flying poodle cookies ghandi's steak bites (pioneer woman has a recipe) mashed potato mountains Yappy's dog treats etc. the appetizer options are freaking limitless! Thanks again for the recipe! Read More

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EIGHTBITHERO

11/03/2007

You get 5 stars for the UHF reference. Make this at your next party and "supplies" your guests. Read More

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Michelle

11/28/2007

I have never eaten this (and never intend to) but have to give you snaps for the UHF reference!:):):) Read More

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Ibicella

07/12/2010

UHF forever! Oddly enough the sweet and savory actually work very well together and this isn't as repulsive as it sounds. I heard Weird Al still eats these except with vegetarian hot dogs as he converted to vegetarianism since his UHF days. Read More

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These are amazing. Trust me. But you left out one thing hence the 4 stars. Before eating you have to dip it in milk. If you don't believe me you just need to watch UHF a few more times.:)

This seems like it'd be a really bad pregnancy craving. I gave it to a coworker who choked it down and then said it needs more cheese. Thanks but no thanks.