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Big Kahuna Hot Dogs

From the moment I ran across this great idea for the Big Kahuna hot dogs from the menu at Duke’s Gourmet Hot Dogs (sadly, now closed) I knew one thing. I knew 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. There’s 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.

Pineapple And BBQ Sauce Go Great Together

I didn’t throw the pineapple on the grill, which definitely would’ve made them even sweeter. All I had on hand were pineapple chunks, 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 are what makes these Big Kahuna hot dogs so great!

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Also try my blackjack dogs. I love them too!

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Big Kahuna Hot Dogs

From the moment i ran across this great idea for the Big Kahuna hot 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

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 299kcal

Author Based on a menu item from Duke’s Gourmet Hot Dogs

Equipment

Charcoal Grill

Ingredients

4 hot dogs
4 hot dog buns
8 pineapple slices
4 Canadian bacon sliced
your favorite BBQ sauce I recommend a spicy sauce

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.

Notes

Good buns make for better dogs!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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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. 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.

A Delightfully Different Dog

These salsa hot dogs were the perfect dogs to enjoy outside on the deck on a beautiful spring day. I couldn’t get over how much they were like eating nachos. But they were fun. There’s a lot of flavor in each and every bite. They’re different and delicious. I’d make these again and again.

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

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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

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings 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.

Notes

Cut a long narrow slit in your dogs before cooking to give the toppings a great place to go!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Trailer Park Hot Dog

This is my take on the Trailer Park hot dog. It’s 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. 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.

Simple. But Oh So Good.

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 hot 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.

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Trailer Park Hot Dog

Easy. And yummy!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword hot dogs

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 263kcal

Author Based on a menu item from Dougie Dog

Ingredients

4 hot dogs
4 hot dog buns
1 cup plain potato chips crumbled
1 cup cheese sauce warmed (or American cheese slices. I used nacho cheese sauce)
Pickled jalapenos slices, optional

Instructions

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

Notes

Cut a long narrow slit in your dogs before cooking to give the toppings a great place to go!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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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.

Grab Some Spicy Mustard

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

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 392kcal

Author Based on a recipe from Old Neighborhood Foods

Equipment

Ingredients

2 hot dogs
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning divided (I used our homemade version)
2 hot dog buns
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small sweet onion sliced
2 slices pepper jack cheese
1 plum tomato chopped
Creole mustard

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 in a bowl.
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

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Jersey City Hot Dog

I love a good hot dog. Easy to make, fun to eat. Stuff has to fall off while you’re eating it. That’s the sign of a great hot dog (actually, it’s the sign of good food, period). This Jersey City hot dog combines some of the best things you can have: spicy BBQ sauce, smoked bacon, onion, and of course… cheese. A little crunch and a little kick. Perfect!

Good Bacon Makes For Good Dogs

I used some of my homemade applewood-smoked maple bacon on my Jersey City hot dog. Wow, what a great combination of flavors. Don’t skimp on the bacon. Life’s too short for tasteless cheap bacon. I didn’t go wimpy on the BBQ sauce. Nope, I used my favorite Bayou BBQ Cajun sauce from Frog Bone. It’s a nice thin sauce with great spice and kick.

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Also try my Memphis-style BBQ hot dogs.

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Jersey City Hot Dog

This Jersey City hot dog combines some of the best things you can have: spicy BBQ sauce, smoked bacon, onion, and of course… cheese. A little crunch and a little kick. Perfect!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword hot dogs

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 1312kcal

Author Mike

Ingredients

4 hot dogs
4 hot dog buns
your favorite spicy BBQ Sauce
extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1 small white onion chopped
4 slices bacon cooked, crumbled or chopped

Instructions

Cook or grill your dogs as desired.
Warm buns.
Add dogs to buns and top with BBQ sauce and cheese.
Place under broiler just long enough to melt the cheese.
Add the onion and bacon and serve.

Notes

Cut a long narrow slit in your dogs before cooking to give the toppings a great place to go!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cajun Hot Dogs

Do this next time you cook up some hot dogs. Take a few hot dogs and roll them in Cajun seasoning before cooking them on the grill. Get them covered all around, end to end. That’s it. The result? Totally great tasty twists on a regular ole hot dog, Cajun hot dogs. They have a nice little flavor that makes your hot dogs different. You don’t want boring hot dogs. What’s the point of going through the trouble of cooking if all you’re going to end up with is boring?

No Ho-Hum Hot Dogs Here

These Cajun hot dogs combine great kick with cool pico de gallo. Each bite is fantastic. And the chile mayonnaise? Use it on hamburgers too or to spice up ho-hum sandwiches.

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There’s no reason to have boring tasteless dogs. You have to give marinating your hot dogs a try too.

Also try my just-as-great deli dogs.

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Cajun Hot Dogs

Do this next time you cook up some hot dogs. Take a few hot dogs and roll them in Cajun seasoning before cooking them on the grill. That’s it. The result? Totally great.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword Cajun, hot dogs

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 206kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

4 hot dogs
Cajun seasoning
4 hot dog buns
mayonnaise
chili powder mild, or use hot and really get spicy
1 cup Pepper jack cheese shredded
1 cup Pico de Gallo

Instructions

Sprinkle a bit of Cajun seasoning out on plate. Roll the dogs around in the spices to coat lightly then place on a hot grill and cook until done as desired.
Warm the hot dog buns.
To make the chile mayonnaise, combine mayonnaise (a tablespoon per hot dog will do) with chile powder as desired. Slather onto hot dog buns.
Add cooked hot dogs and top with cheese and pico. Serve.

Notes

If you can’t find pico de gallo, you can substitute your favorite chunky salsa.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Greek Hot Dogs

Yowsa! Talk about a great bite! These Greek hot dogs definitely have it going on. Great beef flavor (don’t use a cheap dog. Ever.). Crunchy red onion, tamed down with some Feta and black olives. All backed up with a great Greek vinaigrette that ties it all together. It’s almost like a Greek salad on a dog.

Not A Fan Of Onion? It’s Ok

If you think red onion in these Greek Hot Dogs is too strong, soak a few slices in cold water for 5-10 minutes before chopping them for these dogs. They’ll be a little more mellow but still have great flavor and crunch. I wouldn’t leave them off. These hot dogs really are better with them.

Try substituting other types of dogs or sausages, such as kielbasa or polish sausage.

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Also try my seriously-yummy grilled Boston dogs.

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Greek Hot Dogs

Yowsa! Talk about a great bite! These Greek hot dogs definitely have it going on.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword hot dogs

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 290kcal

Author Mike

Ingredients

2 hot dog buns
2 hot dogs
2 tablespoons red onion chopped
2 tablespoons black olives sliced
2 tablespoons Feta cheese crumbled
Greek Vinaigrette

Instructions

Toast buns as desired.
Grill or cook dogs as desired.
Place dogs in buns, then top with onion, olives, and cheese.
Drizzle with dressing and serve.

Notes

I like to cut a shallow slit down the side of my hot dogs before cooking them. The dogs open up a bit, kinda like a hot dog bun, giving the toppings a place to go!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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French Connection Hot Dogs

These French Connection hot dogs have quickly become a favorite in our household. We almost always have everything to make them on hand, so they make for a great quick lunch. We love the crunch from the fried onions, the creamy cheese, and the spicy BBQ sauce. These dogs disappear fast.

Any Good BBQ Sauce Is A Winner Here

Although a sweet or smoky BBQ sauce would work just fine on these French connection hot dogs, we prefer a spicier version. I used (and used liberally) some Bayou BBQ sauce from Frog Bone. It’s a nice thin sauce with great flavor and a little kick.

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The idea for French Connection dogs came from the menu from The Dogfather Truck, a food truck from Worcester, Massachusetts.

Also try my French onion dogs..They’re magnifique!

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French Connection Hot Dogs

These French Connection hot dogs have quickly become a favorite in our household. We love the crunch from the fried onions, the creamy cheese, and the spicy BBQ sauce. These dogs disappear fast.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword hot dogs

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 246kcal

Author Mike

Ingredients

4 hot dogs
4 hot dog buns
4 American cheese or cheddar
your favorite BBQ sauce
French fried onions

Instructions

Grill or cook the dogs as you like.
Warm buns and top with the cheese slices.
Add the dogs, followed by the BBQ sauce and plenty of French fried onions.

Notes

Use a spicy BBQ sauce and add a little diced jalapeno for a nicely-spicy hot dog!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cedar-Planked Hot Dogs

Oh my goodness. I was just about as happy as a kid on Christmas morning as I cooked these cedar-planked hot dogs. I knew I was going to enjoy a truly tasty fantastic dog, topped with onion and crispy bacon that also had just a hint of cedar to them. The dogs cooked up super plump and moist. No overpowering sense of cedar. Just enough, there in the background. Perfect. After the onion and bacon got some cedar ‘happiness’ they went into a cast iron skillet on the grill to get cooked up the rest of the way.

The Hot Dogs Of Dreams

Just thinking about these great cedar-planked hot dogs has my stomach growling. What great tastes in each and every bite. One of my favorites of all time, that’s for sure.

Cedar Grilling Planks – 12 Pack

Cooking on cedar planks (I use my Weber grills!) can really change the ordinary into something special, which is why I do it often. Check out my other cedar plank recipes: creamy mashed potatoes, Cajun mashed potatoes, Twinkies, beef sliders, chorizo portabellos, sausage sandwiches, shrimp and grits and spicy grilled shrimp.

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Cedar-Planked Hot Dogs

Oh my goodness. I was just about as happy as a kid on Christmas morning as I cooked these cedar-planked hot dogs.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword cedar plank, hot dogs

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 15

Servings servings

Calories 348kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

2 hot dogs
½ medium sweet onion sliced
2 pieces bacon chopped into 1/4″ pieces
2 hot dog buns
Your favorite hot dog toppings

Instructions

Soak the cedar plank in water for 30 minutes.
Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
Place the plank rough-side down over high direct heat. Let the plank get nice and hot, smoke and even get a bit charred. Move to indirect heat.
Add the hot dogs, onions, and bacon to the plank. Close the grill and let the ingredients cook for 15 minutes. Make sure you have the heat high enough to make the plank smoke but don’t let it catch on fire. I keep a spray bottle full of water nearby just in case…
Remove the hot dogs to a plate.
Transfer the onions and bacon to a skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat or use a small cast iron skillet on your grill since it’s already nice and hot.
Cook the onions and bacon until the bacon is crisped and the onions are done.
Meanwhile toast the buns as desired.
Serve dogs on buns topped with the bacon and onions and your favorite condiments.

Notes

I like to make a small shallow cut down the lengths of my hot dogs before cooking. They open up to hold toppings and also absorb more cedar flavor.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Blue Moon Hot Dogs

I really like grilled hot dogs topped with a creamy salad. Just about any kind of salad will do, too. This time I went with a simple iceberg mixture, with a good helping of blue cheese crumbles and dressing. And mushrooms. The coolness of the salad on these blue moon hot dogs contrasts well with the just-off-the-grill wieners.

Go Funky. Or Don’t.

Some folk aren’t so keen on blue cheese, and that’s ok. Just substitute Gorgonzola (or diced Monterey jack for an even mellower flavor) for the cheese, and ranch salad dressing for the blue cheese dressing when you make these blue moon hot dogs.

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Also try my Brutus hot dogs.

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Blue Moon Hot Dogs

The coolness of the salad on these blue moon hot dogs contrasts well with the just-off-the-grill wieners.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword hot dogs

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 297kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

2 hot dog buns
2 hot dogs
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3-4 mushrooms sliced
2 tablespoons blue cheese or more, crumbled
¼ cup iceberg lettuce chopped
½ Roma tomato seeded, chopped
2 tablespoons blue cheese salad dressing

Instructions

Toast buns as desired.
Grill or cook dogs as desired.
Drizzle the mushrooms with the oil. Saute or grill the mushrooms until just tender.
In a medium bowl, combine the mushrooms, cheese, lettuce, tomato and salad dressing.
Place dogs into the buns and top with the mushroom mixture. Serve.

Notes

Substitute gorgonzola for a slightly creamier, smoother cheese topping.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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