Hot Mess Hot Dogs

I made a big ole batch of Hot Mess Cheeseburgers the other day, They were topped with a crazy good cheese mix that includes peppers and hot sauce among other great things. Those cheeseburgers got me to thinking that the same topping would be just as great on a weiner. The logical next thing to do was make Hot Mess hot dogs!

Hot Mess Hot Dogs

A Kiss Of Heat

I used Louisiana Hot Sauce when I made the Hot Mess hot dog cheese mixture. I love that stuff. It has a great spicy flavor and just the right amount of heat. But, if you prefer more heat add in a minced jalapeno or two.

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Hot Mess Hot Dogs

I used Louisiana Hot Sauce when I made the Hot Mess hot dog cheese mixture. I love that stuff. It has a great spicy flavor and just the right amount of heat. But, if you prefer more heat add in a minced jalapeno or two.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 350kcal

Ingredients

For the hot dogs

  • 4 hot dogs
  • 4 hot dog buns

For the cheese topping

  • 1 cup cheese shredded. We used sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, and Mozzarella
  • 1 tablespoon chives chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion minced
  • 2 tablespoons pimentos or more ,chopped
  • hot sauce to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all of the cheese topping ingredients.
  • Grill the dogs and toast the buns as desired.
  • Place dogs on buns and top with cheese topping. Return to grill and let cheese melt.
  • Sprinkle dogs with extra hot sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 697mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 516IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Sonoran Hot Dogs

I’ve been known to put baked beans on my hot dogs. Kind of like a handheld version of beans and weenies. These Sonoran hot dogs take that idea to a different level, adding the kick of hot sauce, fresh tomato and onion, and using pinto beans instead of baked beans. The result is a nice combination of flavors and textures, from the bite of the mustard to the soft beans to (one of my favorite on hot dogs) the mayonnaise.

Sonoran Hot Dogs

A Wonderful Taste Combination

Authentic Sonoran dogs are served on Bolillo rolls. I couldn’t find any Bolillo rolls near us, but these dogs still come out great on large hot dog buns. Little ole buns aren’t able to handle these toppings. Get some big buns and load them up.

Even more authentic versions of Sonoran dogs use bacon-wrapped hot dogs, along with other fantastic southwestern ingredients. Now there’s an idea worth trying!

I used one of my favorite hot sauces, Louisiana Hot Sauce, on these dogs. It’s not over-the-top hot. It’s spicy, but it’s about great flavor. That’s what a good hot sauce does. It doesn’t make you cry, it makes you happy!

Also try my southern-style picnic dogs.

Sonoran Hot Dogs
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Sonoran Hot Dogs

I’ve been known to put baked beans on my hot dogs. Kind of like a handheld version of beans and weenies. These Sonoran hot dogs take that idea to a different level, adding the kick of hot sauce, fresh tomato and onion, and using pinto beans instead of baked beans. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 239kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Grill dogs and toast buns as desired.
  • Place dogs on rolls and top with the beans.
  • Sprinkle with hot sauce.
  • Add tomato and onion, and lastly, the mayo and mustard.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Hot Dogs with Spicy Sauce and Grilled Onions

Simple and delicious. Like a grilled dog should be. Serve these hot dogs with spicy sauce and grilled onions at your next backyard get-together and people will wonder why they’ve just been squeezing mustard onto their dogs for all these years. The sauce is simple yet delicious. It packs just the right amount of spicy kick to let you know it’s there without scaring people off.

Hot Dogs with Spicy Sauce and Grilled Onions

Crazy Good Hot Dogs

I used one of my favorite hot sauces, Louisiana Hot Sauce, to kick these hot dogs with spicy sauce and grilled onions up a bit. Louisiana hot sauce has some heat and spice, but it isn’t overpowering at all. And it’s not overly vinegary like some hot sauces. For the BBQ sauce I used a spicy version for a nice extra kick. You could go light on both and still have a great hot dog.

Also try my Islander hot dogs.

Hot Dogs with Spicy Sauce and Grilled Onions
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Hot Dogs with Spicy Sauce and Grilled Onions

Simple and delicious. Like a grilled dog should be. Serve these hot dogs with spicy sauce and grilled onions at your next backyard get-together and people will wonder why they’ve just been squeezing mustard onto their dogs for all these years.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 321kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet onions sliced
  • 8 hot dogs
  • 8 hot dog buns

For the sauce

Instructions

  • To make the sauce, combine all ingredients except the beer in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add just enough beer to slightly thin the sauce.
  • Let sauce simmer while you cook the dogs, stirring occasionally. Add more beer if the sauce is too thick.
  • Grill the onions until just soft.
  • Grill the hot dogs and toast the buns.
  • Serve dogs on buns slathered with the sauce and topped with the onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 1159mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Grilled Hawaiian Hot Dogs

I love Hawaiian pizza, so it wasn’t too much of a stretch to put some of the same ingredients on top of a grilled hot dog. Grilled (I made them on my trusty Weber grill) Hawaiian hot dogs are a combination of sweet and heat, my favorite. You don’t need anything else on these. No sauce or anything like that. The juicy pineapple takes care of that.

Grilled Hawaiian Hot Dogs

Oooh, The Toppings!

The grilled vegetables would also be great on a French bread pizza. Add them along with some grilled or smoked ham along with cheese and sauce, and you’ll have a fantastic pizza.

Also try my delicious grilled hot dogs with hot Creole blender sauce. They’re different.

Grilled Hawaiian Hot Dogs
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Hawaiian Hot Dogs

I love Hawaiian pizza, so it wasn’t too much of a stretch to put some of the same ingredients on top of a grilled hot dog. Grilled Hawaiian hot dogs are a combination of sweet and heat, my favorite. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 269kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for direct cooking.
  • Brush the onion and pineapple rings with a bit of olive oil and grill, flipping once, until nicely charred and starting to soften.
  • Remove, and let cool just slightly. Chop and place in a medium bowl.
  • Add sugar, salt and cayenne to the bowl and toss to coast.
  • Grill dogs and toast buns as desired. Serve topped with the onion and pineapple mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Grilled Hot Dogs with Hot Creole Blender Sauce

Grilled hot dogs with hot Creole blender sauce is the bomb. It’s mustardy and a bit hot (as you kinda figured). And there’s bacon. The bacon and sauce really compliment each other perfectly. The sauce would also make for a fantastic dipping sauce for corn dogs now that I think about it. Actually the sauce would be great anywhere you normally use mustard. Just use this sauce instead.

Grilled Hot Dogs with Hot Creole Blender Sauce

Creole Mustard For The Win

I used Zatarain’s Creole Mustard to make the sauce for these grilled hot dogs with hot Creole blender sauce. It is my favorite mustard by far. I love it so much I have a subscription for it on Amazon. I can’t even think of what would happen if I ran out of it. So, I have to keep it on hand at all times! You can substitute a good grainy mustard too.

No Peppadews? No Problem

You’ll need peppadew peppers to make the sauce. If you can’t find peppadews, you can substitute roasted red peppers, with a bit of hot sauce added for kick. In a big pinch you can substitute some well-drained pimentos.

Also try my grilled taco dogs.

Grilled Hot Dogs with Hot Creole Blender Sauce
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Grilled Hot Dogs with Hot Creole Blender Sauce

Grilled hot dogs with hot Creole blender sauce is the bomb. It’s mustardy and a bit hot (as you kinda figured). It’d also make for a fantastic dipping sauce for corn dogs now that I think about it.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 505kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the hot dogs

  • 4 hot dogs
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and broken into large chunks
  • 4 hot dog buns

For the sauce

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Add the onion and peppers and saute until the onion is soft.
  • Add garlic and cook another minute.
  • Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Allow to cool.
  • Place onion mixture into a blender. Add mustard and mayonnaise and pulse until combined. If too thick, add a bit of the liquid from the peppadew jar. You want the sauce to be thick, but still easy to spread.
  • Grill the hot dogs and toast the buns as desired.
  • Place dogs on buns and top with blender sauce and bacon chunks.

Nutrition

Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1190mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 314IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

French Onion Hot Dogs

Yeah, now we’re talking about some great hot dogs! Savory and sweet. All-beef dogs smothered in caramelized onions (well worth the 30 or so minutes they take to make), melted Swiss cheese, and topped with thyme. French onion hot dogs are amazingly tasty, and a taste unlike your standard yellow mustard dog. You’ll be very happy devouring one of these.

French Onion Hot Dogs

The Onions Are The Star Of The Show

I used Vidalia onions for a little sweeter flavor, but any sweet or white onion will do on these French Onion hot dogs. Shallots would be great too, though you’re going to need a good handful or two of them. In a pinch, red onions will work just nicely also.

Also try my Greek hot dogs.

Why stop at hot dogs? You can make French onion hamburgers too!

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French Onion Hot Dogs

French onion hot dogs are amazingly tasty, and a taste unlike your standard yellow mustard dog. You’ll be very happy devouring one of these.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 336kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Halve the onions and slice thin. Add to skillet and stir to coat in oil. Spread the onions out and let cook for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the sugar and a few good pinches of salt.
  • Let the onions cook for about 30 minutes, making sure they don’t get dry (if they do, add a bit more oil). Do not stir them too much, the idea is get them good and browned and soft.
  • When the onions are just about done add a few splashes of Balsamic vinegar, to taste. Stir.
  • Cook dogs as desired and lightly toast the buns if you wish.
  • Place dogs into buns. Divide the onions and cheese between the dogs. If you want the cheese to get good and melted, throw the dogs under the broiler for a minute.
  • Sprinkle tops with thyme and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Grilled Cheesy Hot Dogs with Spicy Onions

Well, you know I like a little heat with everything. It doesn’t have to be overpowering, just some heat. A little spiciness. I don’t do bland. These grilled cheesy hot dogs with spicy onions take no time at all and have just a little kick from the onions. Kick in onions? Well, they got some help from some smoky chipotles with a little of the kicked-up adobo sauce they come in. Chipotles are a great way to add heat to any dish without going too far with it.

Grilled Cheesy Hot Dogs with Spicy Onions

Go Big Or.. Well, Don’t.

On occasion, our local grocery store has foot long hot dogs and buns. For some reason, I really love foot long dogs. There’s just something more fun about eating them (with the added bonus of being messy). It reminds me of when I was a kid, the food stand at the local baseball park served foot long chili dogs. The best thing ever on a hot summer day was a big ole dog and an ice cold Coke. These grilled cheesy hot dogs with spicy onions are perfect for those same hot summer days.

Also try my grilled Cincinnati hot dog.

Grilled Cheesy Hot Dogs with Spicy Onions
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Grilled Cheesy Hot Dogs with Spicy Onions

Well, you know I like a little heat with everything. It doesn’t have to be overpowering, just some heat. I don’t do bland. These grilled cheesy hot dogs with spicy onions take no time at all and have just a little kick from the onions.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 468kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add the onions and cook until they are soft and golden, 15-20 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in the brown sugar, chipotle chili, adobo sauce, and salt. Cook 2 more minutes and remove from heat.
  • Sprinkle the hot dogs with the grill seasoning.
  • Cook dogs and toast buns as desired.
  • Place a piece of cheese inside each bun and top with a hot dog, followed by some of the onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1195mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 458IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 416mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Spiral Hot Dogs with Queso Sauce

Anything on a stick is fun to eat. Especially if there are BBQ sauce and cheese involved. These spiral hot dogs are served with a queso dipping sauce that has the added bonus of being a fantastic dip for tortilla chips.

Spiral Hot Dogs with Queso Sauce

Adding Worcestershire sauce to BBQ sauce really adds a great flavor to these spiral hot dogs with queso sauce. People are expecting straight-up, normal BBQ sauce. Instead they get a nice surprise when they take that first bite. Try it at least once without the cheese. Then take that tasty dog and dunk it (deep) into that queso sauce and you’ve got a dog to remember. The spirals will help keep both the BBQ sauce and cheese sauce on the dogs. Not on the plate. That doesn’t do you any good. You want them in every bite!

Also try my smoked spiral hot dogs!

Spiral Hot Dogs with Queso Sauce
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Spiral Hot Dogs with Queso Sauce

Anything on a stick is fun to eat. Especially if there are BBQ sauce and cheese involved. These spiral hot dogs are served with a queso dipping sauce that has the added bonus of being a fantastic dip for tortilla chips.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese, hot dogs, sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 224kcal

Equipment

  • Skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the dogs

For the queso sauce

  • ¼ pound Velveeta cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup tomatoes chopped and seeded. Or substitute 1/2 cup canned petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 tablespoon reserved barbecue and Worcestershire mix from above
  • Hot sauce to taste (optional)

Instructions

For the dogs

  • Combine the barbecue sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the mixture for the queso sauce.
  • Place a hot dog on a flat surface.
  • Hold a knife at a 45 degree angle to the dog, and insert into the dog 1/8″. Rotate the dog slowly, making an incision as you go.
  • Repeat with remaining dogs.
  • Carefully thread dogs onto the skewers.
  • Place hot dogs over a hot grill. Cook for a few minutes then rotate.
  • Once the dogs are nearly done, with a nice char, brush with the barbecue sauce mix and grill a little longer.
  • Serve dogs with the queso sauce, for dipping.

For the queso sauce

  • Place Velveeta and milk into a small sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Stir often until the cheese has melted.
  • Reduce the heat and stir in the tomatoes, reserved barbecue and Worcestershire mix, and hot sauce, if desired.
  • Keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

Double the queso dip and have plenty left for dipping tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 1032mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Banh Mi Hot Dogs

This is my take on Banh Mi hot dogs. It’s simple and straightforward. Nothing fancy. There’s a great contrast between the vinegary carrots, the cold crunchy cucumbers, creamy mayo, and of course the raw heat from the jalapenos. The carrot and cucumber mix is really what makes these dogs so great. It is also great on sandwiches or even hamburgers.

Banh Mi Hot Dogs

Freshly Different

For a little extra kick, mix in some Sriracha with the mayo. Mmmmm good! Or if heat isn’t your thing, leave off the jalapenos and still enjoy some great Banh Mi hot dogs. Also check if your local grocery store carries Japanese mayonnaise. It’s a bit thicker and not as sweet as your typical mayo.

Also try my Big Kahuna dogs!

Banh Mi Hot Dogs
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Banh Mi Hot Dogs

This is my take on Banh Mi hot dogs. It’s simple and straightforward. Nothing fancy. There’s a great contrast between the vinegary carrots, the cold crunchy cucumbers, creamy mayo, and of course the raw heat from the jalapenos. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 253kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 carrots shredded
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 hot dogs grilled or cooked however you prefer
  • 4 hot dog buns
  • mayonnaise with some Sriracha mixed in if you prefer
  • 1 small cucumber sliced thin
  • 1 large jalapeno sliced
  • handful cilantro leaves only

Instructions

  • Stir together the vinegar and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Stir in the shredded carrots and the salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Place hot dogs in buns.
  • Top with mayonnaise, a few slices of cucumber, jalapeno and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 833mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5162IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Deli Hot Dogs

I wasn’t really skeptical about how these deli hot dogs would turn out. Well, maybe a bit. I wasn’t sure how the egg salad would taste on a hot-off-the-grill all-beef dog.

Well, my worries were unfounded because the combination is wonderful. I used well-chilled egg salad, which contrasted perfectly with the hot grilled hot dog. The black pepper is a must. It gives just a little ‘bite’ to contrast the creaminess of the egg salad.

Deli Hot Dogs

I Like Mine Spicy

I topped the deli hot dogs with McClure’s spicy pickle relish. It is amazing and has a great kick to it. Like the black pepper it contrasts well with the creamy potato salad. Come to think of it, everything from McClure’s is great. You can of course use a non-spicy pickle relish if you want. Or don’t use relish at all!

Also try my yummy derby dogs.

Deli Hot Dogs
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Deli Hot Dogs

I used well-chilled egg salad, which contrasted perfectly with the hot grilled hot dog. The black pepper is a must. It gives just a little ‘bite’ to contrast the creaminess of the egg salad.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 973kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place dogs in buns and top with the egg salad. I piped the egg salad onto the dogs, but you can just spoon it on as well.
  • Add dill pickle relish and sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper.

Notes

Nutritional values do not include the egg salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 973kcal | Carbohydrates: 133g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 2747mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 11mg

Nutritional values are approximate.