I tried the 'forbidden' Costco hot-dog trick from TikTok, and I'd only eat it again in the privacy of my own car

• I tried the popular TikTok trick for getting a "Forbidden Glizzy" at the Costco food court.
• To make the dish, you shove a Costco hot dog inside the chain's chicken bake. It was delicious.

On Thursday, I found myself in a Costco parking lot stuffing a hot dog into a doughy cheese pocket to create a "Forbidden Glizzy."

It's unclear where the dish originated, but the off-menu item has been popular on TikTok and Reddit for months.

To quickly break down the name — "glizzy" is slang for hot dogs said to have roots in Washington, DC's metropolitan area. The "forbidden" part is probably because you can't order this off the menu (you need to make it) and it feels kind of wrong.

Fortunately, there's not much to it. You just shove the wholesale chain's hot dog into one of its chicken bakes — a rolled calzone-style pocket filled with chicken breast, cheese, bacon, Caesar dressing, and onions.

Armed with my teeth and $5.98, I ventured to the Costco food court

The hardest part of getting the Forbidden Glizzy may just be securing the Costco membership needed to access the food court. Fortunately, I live near a Costco where the food court is separate from the main store — no membership is required to eat.

The Costco food court was filled with low prices — chicken bake ($3.99), hot dog ($1.50), cheesy pizza slice ($1.99), and large soda ($0.69). My Forbidden Glizzy came to just under $6.

Fortunately, this Costco's ordering system was automated so I didn't need to ask the guy behind the counter for my items. I would've felt like Dr. Frankenstein going to the graveyard and asking the crypt keeper to help me pick out some arms.

My nerves started to build as I waited. My primary concern was that I'd somehow be unable to properly stuff the hot dog into the chicken bake.

I've never been a natural craftsman. My dad, a former carpenter, used to say, "Measure twice, cut once," as he helped me guide saws as a child. These days, I frequently find myself starting over on projects around the house. What if I somehow ruin the delicate chicken bake?

I was snapped out of my thoughts when the guy called me to the front to retrieve the food. The bake felt warm in my hands.

There's something primal about stuffing a hot dog into a chicken bake, and I wanted to be alone for it

When researching, I came across a Forbidden Glizzy Reddit thread where people said they felt uncomfortable making and eating the creation in public. Looking over at the nearly full food court, I agreed with them and walked briskly back to my car.

I sat in the front seat and ripped open the top of the chicken bake with my teeth. A little steam escaped the pocket, and I was surprised by how empty it seemed.

My main fear, aside from the hot dog ruining a delicious chicken bake, was that the bake would be too full for the dog. Instead, it seemed a little bare, almost as if it was designed to be filled by a hot dog.

The first bite of the bake was fantastic. I hadn't eaten one since I was a kid. I missed the doughy inside and flaky, cheesy crust. I couldn't wait to get to the bacon, chicken, and Caesar dressing further down.

The hot dog seemed bare on its own. I had resisted the urge to add mustard and ketchup but regretted it a little.

At first, I thought adding condiments would ruin the bake. Suddenly, I feared the bare hot dog would do that all on its own.

The first sign things would be OK came when I began putting the dog into the bake. It went in smoothly. It may have pushed some of the insides down to the bottom, but I didn't mind.

I took a bite of my Forbidden Glizzy. It was salty and delicious.

I moved the sad-looking bun sitting to my dashboard and thought about how lucky I was to get this cheesy, flaky dough instead.

I took another bite. The dressing went surprisingly well with the hot dog.

The bacon and chicken, which initially seemed like too much, added flavors I could never have imagined. I continued eating, quickly reaching the middle of the bake, where the flavors danced like witches in the moonlight.

I was astounded by how much I liked the Caesar dressing, something I avoid on salads. But this is no salad. This is a Forbidden Glizzy.

I wouldn't eat this every time I go to Costco — there's something so pure and delicious about a chicken bake and, frankly, Costco dogs aren't my favorite.

I wasn't done Frankensteining the Costco menu

Being the never-satisfied person I am, I ordered another hot dog and wrapped it in a slice of pizza. Why stop at a chicken bake if pizza is also good?

Needless to say, this didn't go quite as well as the classic (can you call it a classic?) first option.

The issue was the marinara sauce, which felt a little out of place. It made the hot dog taste even saltier.

I could see some people enjoying this and I think this is a pretty good idea. It reminded me of how some like to pair hot dogs with spaghetti.

But I'd much rather have a regular slice of pizza than a pizza with a hot dog inside. There's something very wholesome about the Costco pizza, which feels like a traditional school lunchroom slice. It's highly cheesy, and the dough is soft. Some things just shouldn't be messed with.

Still, I could see myself eating (and enjoying) the original Forbidden Glizzy a second time if the mood strikes.