How to Make a Hot Dog in the Microwave

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Place the hot dog(s) on a paper towel-lined plate.. Optionally, pierce the hot dog(s) a few times.. Cover with another towel (or roll the first towel up).

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Place the hot dog(s) on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 1

Place the hot dog(s) on a paper towel-lined plate.

2

Optionally, pierce the hot dog(s) a few times.

Step 2

Optionally, pierce the hot dog(s) a few times.

3

Cover with another towel (or roll the first towel up).

Step 3

Cover with another towel (or roll the first towel up).

4

Heat on HIGH.

Step 4

Heat on HIGH.

5

Check on your hot dog(s) halfway through cooking.

Step 5

Check on your hot dog(s) halfway through cooking.

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Serve hot.

Step 6

Serve hot.

7

Consider warming the buns in the microwave.

Step 7

Consider warming the buns in the microwave.

8

Alternatively, toast the buns.

Step 8

Alternatively, toast the buns.

9

Top hot dogs with your preferred condiments.

Step 9

Top hot dogs with your preferred condiments.

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Consider an "all-in-one" microwave recipe for your hot dog.

Step 10

Consider an "all-in-one" microwave recipe for your hot dog.

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