Category: Hot Dogs

Nebraska Cornhusker Hot Dog

Indianapolis recently hosted the the Big 10 basketball tournament. As part of the event, the Levy restaurant group in Chicago produced unique hot dogs that highlighted each of the Big 10 teams. I came across a copy of the list of the dogs recently, and just had to make each of them. Corn flavor is packed into every bite of the Nebraska Cornhusker hot dog. Thanks to a corn salsa and of course, corny Frito chips. And don’t forget the smooth Provolone cheese.

Nebraska Cornhusker Hot Dog

I couldn’t find (or make) tomato corn relish, so I substituted corn salsa. A little different than relish, of course, but this Nebraska Cornhusker hot dog was still outstanding. Salsa on hot dogs is a great thing, like adding amped-up ketchup.

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For a full list of all of the Big 10 team hot dogs, click here and enjoy!

Nebraska Cornhusker Hot Dog
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Nebraska Cornhusker Hot Dog

Corn flavor is packed into every bite of the Nebraska Cornhusker hot dog. Thanks to a corn salsa and of course, corny Frito chips. And don’t forget the smooth Provolone cheese.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 253kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Levy Restaurants

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook or grill the dogs as desired.
  • Toast the buns, if desired (I always do).
  • Add cheese to the buns.
  • Add dogs to buns.
  • Add relish and top with Fritos and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 917mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 384IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
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TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Brutus Hot Dogs

A hot dog doesn’t have to be complicated to be great. I came across the idea for these Brutus hot dogs while looking at the menu for Duke’s Gourmet Dogs which was (now closed) located in Minster, Ohio. Brutus hot dogs pack sweet relish, spicy jalapenos, crunchy onions and good ole ketchup and mustard into every bite.

Brutus Hot Dogs

Oddly, neither my wife or I like sweet relish on hot dogs, but it really, really works on these dogs. The sweetness gets offset by the heat of the jalapenos and the bite of onions. Brutus dogs are actually very, very yummy and really, can you get any easier?

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SLOTDOG – Hot Dog Slicing Tool – Stainless Steel Cutter Blades for Kitchen, Grilling, Tailgating, Camping and Backyard Outdoor BBQ – 10 inch – Red

Also try my Cajun hot dogs. Crazy good, crazy easy!

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Brutus Hot Dogs

Brutus hot dogs pack sweet relish, spicy jalapenos, crunchy onions and good ole ketchup and mustard into every bite.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Author Based on a hot dog from Duke’s Gourmet Hot Dogs

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Top cooked dogs in buns with the relish, jalapenos, red onion, ketchup and mustard and devour!

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Nostalgia Extra Large Diner-Style Coca-Cola Hot Dog Steamer and Bun Warmer, 24 Hot Dog and 12 Bun Capacity, Steam Bratwursts, Sausages, Vegetables, Fish, Dumplings, Red
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Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
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TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Wiz Dogs

I have a habit of copying recipes from restaurants or food trucks I hear about or see on TV. Here lately I’ve been on a major campaign to copy some of the crazy great dogs from Duke’s Gourmet Dogs in Minster, Ohio, which closed recently. Sadly. Warm chili. Crunchy potato straws (an ingredient I haven’t had in years). And my favorite, ooey gooey cheese sauce. Lots and lots of cheese sauce. Wiz dogs are crazy good.

Like I’ve said before, if it’s going to be messy to eat, it’s going to taste great and Wiz dogs are definitely messy and therefore, great to eat!

Wiz Dogs

I was tempted to add a few chopped jalapenos to these Wiz dogs. I like some kick to my dogs but I went another route and used spicy cheese sauce instead. Nothing beats cheese on a hot dog. Except for maybe macaroni-and-cheese. Yes, on a hot dog.

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Try my Charlie Mac dog too.

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Wiz Dogs

Like I’ve said before, if it’s going to be messy to eat, it’s going to taste great and Wiz dogs are definitely messy and great!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 360kcal
Author Based on a menu item from Duke’s Gourmet Hot Dogs

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill and cook the dogs and warm the buns.
  • Assemble hot dogs by adding weiners to the buns. Top with plenty of chili, potato straws and plenty of cheese sauce.
  • Top with jalapeno slices, if desired.
  • Serve with plenty of paper towels.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 1009mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 674IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Nostalgia Extra Large Diner-Style Coca-Cola Hot Dog Steamer and Bun Warmer, 24 Hot Dog and 12 Bun Capacity, Steam Bratwursts, Sausages, Vegetables, Fish, Dumplings, Red
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Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
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TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Mexican Charred Corn Hot Dog

Wow, I just had no idea how much we would both love this Mexican charred corn hot dog. It has such a wonderful combination of tastes, from the bite of the onion, to that great sweetness you get from roasted corn, fantastic citrus lime mayonnaise, all served over a grilled all-beef hot dog. Topped with crumbled Cotija cheese! These dogs were an absolute treat!

Mexican Charred Corn Hot Dog

Mexican charred corn hot dogs are light and refreshing, the perfect dogs for a sunny day. If fresh corn-on-the-cob is no longer available in your area, you can use canned or frozen corn kernels. Drain them first and pat dry so that they roast well. Pour the kernels out onto a baking sheet and place under the broiler just long enough for them to start to char. It won’t take long, so don’t walk away and ignore them. Give them a stir or two as they roast to make sure they are charred evenly.

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I recently discovered Blue Plate mayonnaise, which I think is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

You’ll want to also try my loaded Mexican hot dogs.

Mexican Charred Corn Hot Dog
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Mexican Charred Corn Hot Dog

Wow, I just had no idea how much we would both love this Mexican charred corn hot dog. It has such a wonderful combination of tastes.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs, Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 298kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Martha Stewart

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill.
  • Brush the corn with the oil and place over direct heat. Cook until charred on all sides, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, cook the dogs and toast the buns as desired.
  • Cut the kernels from the corn. Place in a bowl and stir in the green onions.
  • Combine the mayonnaise and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Slather hot dog buns with the mayonnaise.
  • Top with the dogs.
  • Add the corn and green onion mixture.
  • Sprinkle with Cotija cheese and chili powder, if using.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 566mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
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TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Steakhouse Hot Dogs

I’ve put onions on a hot dog before, sure. And I’ve even put steak sauce on a hot dog before. Why did it never occur to me until now to add tomatoes? Well, by golly, as simple as they are, these steakhouse hot dogs are downright delicious! Perfect for a picnic or family get-together. Not boring. Different. And really good. That great all-beef dog taste with steak sauce is awesome as is, but add the crunch of some onions and the cool tomato slices, and you’ve got a darned good dog. Grab two, and some chips.

Steakhouse Hot Dogs

It’s possible that I might have slipped a few drops of hot sauce into the steak sauce before pouring it over my steakhouse hot dogs. All I’m saying is that it’s possible. Use your own discretion on that one.

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SLOTDOG – Hot Dog Slicing Tool – Stainless Steel Cutter Blades for Kitchen, Grilling, Tailgating, Camping and Backyard Outdoor BBQ – 10 inch – Red

Also try my Stroganoff hot dogs. A little different, but very good.

Steakhouse Hot Dogs
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Steakhouse Hot Dogs

I’ve put onions on a hot dog before, sure. And I’ve even put steak sauce on a hot dog before. Why did it never occur to me until now to add tomatoes? Well, by golly, as simple as they are, these steakhouse hot dogs are downright delicious! 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 246kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 4 hot dogs
  • 4 hot dog buns
  • 2 plum tomatoes sliced thin
  • ¼ white onion sliced thin
  • ¼ cup steak sauce

Instructions

  • Grill or cook hot dogs as desired.
  • Place dogs on buns.
  • Add tomatoes and onions.
  • Drizzle with steak sauce and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 764mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Nostalgia Extra Large Diner-Style Coca-Cola Hot Dog Steamer and Bun Warmer, 24 Hot Dog and 12 Bun Capacity, Steam Bratwursts, Sausages, Vegetables, Fish, Dumplings, Red
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Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
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TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Loaded Mexican Hot Dogs

Yes, under all those toppings lies a big ole grilled all-beef dog. My loaded Mexican hot dogs are not for the faint of heart. You pick it up and you don’t set it down until it’s all gone. Every bite is crazy good. Tons of cheese. Fresh avocado. Crunchy red onion, Briny black olives. Sharp green onions. And a great twist: grilled lime squeezed on top for a fresh citrus hit. We loved these dogs.

Loaded Mexican Hot Dogs

I served these loaded Mexican hot dogs with a side of some just-as-crazy-good bean dip and some warmed tortilla chips. It was the perfect dinner basket!

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Also give my Mexican charred corn hot dogs a try!

Loaded Mexican Hot Dogs
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Loaded Mexican Hot Dogs

Yes, under all those toppings lies a big ole grilled all-beef dog. My loaded Mexican hot dogs are not for the faint of heart. You pick it up and you don’t set it down until it’s all gone.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs, Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 1416kcal
Author Based on a recipe from the Noble Pig

Ingredients

  • 6 ¼ pound hot dogs
  • 1 lime cut into 6 wedges
  • 6 hot dog buns
  • ⅓ cup queso fresco shredded
  • ⅓ cup taco cheese shredded
  • ⅓ cup Mexican cheese shredded
  • 1 handful black olives chopped or sliced
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
  • 1 large avocado chopped
  • 3 green onions chopped

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill and cook the hot dogs. Place the lime wedges on the grill and get them lightly charred.
  • Toast the buns as desired.
  • Place dogs in buns.
  • Combine the three cheeses in a bowl then sprinkle on top of the hot dogs.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the dogs.

Nutrition

Calories: 1416kcal | Carbohydrates: 114g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 82g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 3638mg | Potassium: 965mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 323mg | Iron: 13mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Nostalgia Extra Large Diner-Style Coca-Cola Hot Dog Steamer and Bun Warmer, 24 Hot Dog and 12 Bun Capacity, Steam Bratwursts, Sausages, Vegetables, Fish, Dumplings, Red
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Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
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TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Big Kahuna Dogs

From the moment i ran across this great idea for the Big Kahuna dogs from the menu at Duke’s Gourmet Hot Dogs (sadly, now closed) I knew one thing: I was going to go big on the pineapple and spicy on the BBQ sauce. Sure, there’s some Canadian bacon down in there too, just enough to give you that great hammy (not smoked) flavor, but for me the winner-winner hot dog dinner is the combination of sweet pineapple and spicy BBQ sauce.

Big Kahuna Dogs

I didn’t throw the pineapple on the grill, which definitely would’ve made them even sweeter. All I had on hand were pineapple chucks, and those would’ve found their way between the grill grates. If you have pineapple slices just toss them on the grill for a few minutes on each side. Then chop them into bite-sized pieces. The pineapple and the sauce is what makes these Big Kahuna Dogs so great!

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Also try my blackjack dogs. I love them too!

Big Kahuna Dogs
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Big Kahuna Dogs

From the moment i ran across this great idea for the Big Kahuna dogs I knew one thing: I was going to go big on the pineapple and spicy on the BBQ sauce.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 299kcal
Author Based on a menu item from Duke’s Gourmet Hot Dogs

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill and cook the hot dogs and warm the buns.
  • Toss the pineapple slices onto the grill and grill a few minutes on each side. Remove and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  • Assemble dogs by first lining the toasted buns with a few slices of Canadian bacon.
  • Add the hot dog. Top with the pineapple and plenty of spicy BBQ sauce.
  • Serve with plenty of paper towels.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 530mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
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TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Salsa Hot Dogs

Mmmmm. Boy oh boy. Salsa hot dogs. Mighty darned tasty. Like a hand-held serving of nachos. As spicy as you want it to be depending on the salsa you use. Of course, like nachos, you can add anything else you want. Like pickled jalapeno slices. Or shredded cheese. No matter what you do, these are great. I love the cool sour cream and tomatoes with the hot beef dogs and the spicy salsa, along with the crunch of the lettuce.

Salsa Hot Dogs

These were the perfect dogs to enjoy outside on the deck on a beautiful spring day.

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Also try my sandwich roll hot dogs. They’re different.

Salsa Hot Dogs
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Salsa Hot Dogs

Mmmmm. Boy oh boy. Salsa hot dogs. Mighty darned tasty. Like a hand-held serving of nachos. As spicy as you want it to be depending on the salsa you use. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 253kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 2 hot dog buns
  • 2 hot dogs
  • ¼ cup iceberg lettuce shredded
  • ½ Roma tomato seeded, chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons black olives sliced
  • 1-2 tablespoons salsa
  • 1-2 tablespoons sour cream

Instructions

  • Toast the buns as desired
  • Cook the dogs.
  • Add dogs to the buns. Top with the lettuce, tomato and olives.
  • Add a dollop or so of salsa, followed by the sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Trailer Park Dog

This is my take on the Trailer Park Dog, another great dog from the Dougie Dog food truck from Vancouver, Canada. I’ve been watching the show Eat Street on the Cooking Channel. They recently had an episode where they visited Dougie Dog and after seeing all the great dogs they have, I decided to make my own versions. Of course, if they had a truck here in Indianapolis, I’d be camped outside their door right now.

Trailer Park Dog

Is there an easier hot dog recipe? Probably, but not a good one. Don’t laugh at the simplicity of these hot dogs. They’re actually quite tasty. You get a crunch from the chips and a nice creamy cheesiness from… well, the cheese.

I was going to serve these trailer park dogs on some fru-fru fancy hot dog rolls I picked up from Taylor’s Bakery, but that just didn’t seem right. Grab yourself a pack of the cheapest buns you can find and enjoy some good dogs.

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Also try my Alpine hot dogs.

Trailer Park Dog
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Trailer Park Dog

Is there an easier hot dog recipe? Probably, but not a good one. Don’t laugh at the simplicity of these hot dogs. They’re actually quite tasty. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 7
Calories 263kcal
Author Based on a menu item from Dougie Dog

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Just cook up the dogs and warm the buns.
  • Top with cheese sauce and crumbled potato chips.
  • Add jalapenos if you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Blackjack Hot Dogs

I’m always in the mood for a great hot dog. They make for a great quick lunch. And even though I do occasionally make my dogs ‘traditional’, with just mustard, I really like to jazz them up a bit. Like these still-easy-to-make but fantastic blackjack hot dogs. First, you can’t go wrong with sauteed onion on a dog. It’s the perfect pairing. To offset a bit of that onion sweetness throw in some pepperjack cheese and the crunch of fresh tomato. Finally, top it all off with a kicked up mustard.

Blackjack Hot Dogs

I used my favorite mustard, Zatarain’s Creole mustard, which has tremendous flavor. It is a little spicy, but not overwhelmingly so. I keep several squeeze bottles on hand at all times (it lasts darned near forever in the pantry) for my Blackjack Hot Dogs and a whole bunch of other things!

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Try my just-as-great blue moon dogs too!

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Blackjack Hot Dogs

You can’t go wrong with sauteed onion on a dog. It’s the perfect pairing. To offset a bit of that onion sweetness throw in some pepper jack cheese and the crunch of fresh tomato.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 392kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Old Neighborhood Foods

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Note: I made these dogs using a griddle on my grill. You can also make them in a skillet (preferably cast iron) on the stove top.
  • Preheat a griddle on the grill or a skillet over high heat.
  • Sprinkle one tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning out on plate. Roll the hot dogs in the seasoning, coating well. Transfer to the griddle or skillet and cook on all sides until nicely darkened. Remove.
  • Toast buns as desired.
  • Toss the onion with the olive oil and remaining Cajun seasoning. Add to griddle or skillet and saute until tender, stirring often. Remove.
  • Top each bun with a slice of cheese. Add a hot dog, half of the onions and half of the tomatoes. Top with mustard and serve.

Notes

The original recipe called for Creole mayonnaise. If you have it, use it. I substituted Creole mustard.

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 715mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3885IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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