Category: Hot Dogs

Hot Dogs with Avocado

These hot dogs with avocado were sooooo good it really didn’t matter that I almost burned a bun. Heck, I could have charred the bun to total blackness and these still would’ve disappeared in minutes. They’re just that good. The crispness of the onion is offset by the smooth sour cream and avocado, the citrus kick of fresh lime, and just a slight hint of heat.

Hot Dogs with Avocado

Also try my hot dogs with onion, chili and slaw. It’s the perfect combination.

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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
Hot Dogs with Avocado
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Hot Dogs with Avocado

These hot dogs with avocado were sooooo good it really didn’t matter that I almost burned a bun. Heck, I could have charred the bun to total blackness and these still would’ve disappeared in minutes. They’re just that good.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 413kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Weber

Ingredients

For the salsa

  • 2 medium tomatoes seeded, diced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro minced
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • kosher salt

For the hot dogs

  • 4 hot dogs spiral cut (read how to do it)
  • 4 hot dog buns
  • ¾ cup Monterey Jack cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • Red onion diced

Instructions

  • Gently combine all of the salsa ingredients. Add salt to taste.
  • Grill the hot dogs and lightly toast the buns.
  • Top each bun with a hot dog, some of the salsa, a dollop of sour cream, and sprinkle with a little red onion.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 731mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 837IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 262mg | 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
Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Chili Dog Sauce

This is my go-to hot dog chili dog sauce. I let it slow cook for a while to get good and tender. And I also make a huge batch and freeze some for later. I have to have sauce on my dogs.

This chili dog sauce is also outstanding over burgers, topped with cheese and chopped onion.

Chili Dog Sauce

A Great Cookbook Find

I found this in The Real Chili Cookbook: America’s 100 All-Time Favorite Recipes. I found a copy at the Exit 76 Antique Mall for $3.50. Besides this recipe, I’ve made 5 or 6 of the chili recipes from the book and all have been fantastic. It’s one of the best finds I’ve made! As far as I’m concerned I more than got my money’s worth just with this chili sauce!

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Zulay Kitchen Silicone Utensil Rest – BPA-Free, Durable Spoon Rest with Drip Pad – Heat-Resistant Spoon Rest for Stove Top – Spoon Rest for Kitchen Counter – Kitchen Gadgets & Kitchen Utensils Holder
Chili Dog Sauce
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Chili Dog Sauce

This is my go-to hot dog chili dog sauce. I let it slow cook for a while to get good and tender. And I also make a huge batch and freeze some for later. I have to have chili sauce on my dogs.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, hot dogs, sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 27kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef and drain.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir.
  • Simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. If the sauce gets too thin add a bit of water.
  • Note: You can also cover and slow-cook this sauce for a few hours if you wish. It comes out nice and tender. Cook it less for a chili sauce with a little more bite from the beef.
  • Update: I made this great sauce again over the weekend. Our grocery store was out of premium enchilada sauce, so I used a “lesser” brand. I ended up adding a good amount of hot chile powder to the mix, but it still came out fantastic.

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 84mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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

Marinated Hot Dogs

Well, who would’ve thought about marinating hot dogs? Sure, I marinate pork, chicken and beef all of the time. But it never occurred to me to make marinated hot dogs. Well, trust me, these hot dogs are delicious! They’re packed with flavor, and super moist! Just like with marinating anything else, you’ll get a much better end result. These are surprisingly good. They’re a great thing to serve at a cookout because they will be the center of every discussion. So make a big batch today!

Marinated Hot Dogs

No Boring Dogs. Ever.

This simple idea for hot dogs really spices up plain old beef hot dogs. There’s no reason to make boring dogs when you just have to ‘soak’ them for an hour in Worcestershire sauce to end up with something so much better.

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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

Spiral and smoke your hot dogs for even more great flavor and that big time ‘wow’!

Marinated Hot Dogs
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Marinated Hot Dogs

Well, who would’ve thought about marinating hot dogs? Sure, I marinate pork and beef all of the time. But it never occurred to me to make marinated hot dogs. Well, trust me, these hot dogs are delicious! They’re packed with flavor, and super moist!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs, martinated
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 129kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Sandra Lee

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place dogs in a resealable baggie.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce and Cajun seasoning. Seal and shake to combine and cover the dogs.
  • Marinate for 1 hour before grilling.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 876IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

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

Oven-Baked Hot Dogs

Who would’ve thought… who would’ve known…. that oven-baked hot dogs could be soooo good? Maybe it was because I was just jonesin’ for a hot dog, but a glance outside made me realize that a grilled dog just wasn’t in my future. These baked ones came out just great! No need to fire up the grill, these dogs satisfied my cravings and then some!

Oven-Baked Hot Dogs

They’re Supposed To Be Messy

Here are they are just before getting cheesed and baked. No point in being shy with the toppings. These are meant to be messy dogs so go all out. And… the money shot! I think these oven-baked hot dogs would be great for a party, kids or not!

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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 awesome pickle hot dogs. For another great oven-baked favorite, cook up a few racks of oven-baked ribs.

Oven-Baked Hot Dogs
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Oven-Baked Hot Dogs

Who would’ve thought… who would’ve known…. that oven-baked hot dogs could be soooo good? 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword baked, hot dogs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 337kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions and cook until just starting to get tender.
  • Stir in the chili and heat through. Remove from heat.
  • Spread a little mayonnaise on the inside of all the hot dog buns. Yes, mayonnaise. Trust me.
  • Add a hot dog into each bun then place into a 9″ x 13″ baking dish. You might have to squeeze them in a bit, but that’s ok.
  • Top each dog with a tablespoon of the pickle relish.
  • Spoon the chili mixture over the hot dogs and top with cheese and jalapenos (if using).
  • Bake for 40 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 838IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 201mg | 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
Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Hot Dogs with Onion, Chili, and Slaw

I was drooling over Chris’ Tennessee Smoky Hot Dogs posting over on Nibble Me This, and thinking… boy, that sure sounds and looks great. But, I was in a bit of a hurry, so I changed it up to be a bit easier. These hot dogs with onion, chili, and slaw hit the spot. Just like slaw on pulled pork sandwiches, I love slaw on a hot dog. Add in some hot chili and crunchy onions and I’m in hot dog heaven.

Hot Dogs with Onion, Chili, and Slaw

Not Fancy. Just Good.

My hot dogs with onion, chili and slaw are not quite the same as Chris’, but the inspiration is there and so is the great flavor! Cool slaw really makes the show here. That creamy crunchiness contrasts the grilled dogs and chili perfectly.

Also give my hot dogs with spicy sauce and grilled onions a try!

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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

I also like making these hot dogs with my homemade chili dog sauce.

Hot Dogs with Onion, Chili, and Slaw
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Hot Dogs with Onion, Chili, and Slaw

Great loaded dogs!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 258kcal
Author Based on Nibble Me This’ recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 sweet onion cut into 1/4″ rings
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ teaspoon your favorite BBQ rub or use Creole seasoning
  • 1 can chili without beans
  • 14 ounces coleslaw mix
  • 1 slaw dressing I used Marzetti’s
  • 8 hot dogs
  • 8 hot dog buns
  • handful sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat grill.
  • Put onion slices on a sheet of aluminum foil. Top with the butter and seasoning. Seal and place over indirect heat on the grill for about 20 minutes or until the onion gets soft. Remove.
  • Warm the chili.
  • Mix coleslaw vegetables and dressing. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Grill the dogs and toast the buns as desired.
  • Serve dogs topped with onion, chili, cheese and slaw.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 537mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 118mg | 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
Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Grilled Chicago Hot Dog

This is my take on a grilled Chicago hot dog. Now, don’t email me telling me I’ve broken some cardinal rule by grilling these (on my Weber grill!). I’ve had “real” Chicago dogs and love them. But if it’s not -45 F outside, I’m going to fire up a grill when I make some hot dogs. Nothing beats that great grill flavor. It just can’t be reproduced indoors. And that grill flavor comes thru in every bite. So yeah, these aren’t the true Windy City classic. But boy oh boy is it ever delicious!

Grilled Chicago Hot Dog

This grilled Chicago hot dog really came out great. I loved the fresh veggies on it. That cold crunch really added a lot to the taste. And it’s a great fresh contrast to the smoky grilled hot dog. This is a great twist on the classic.

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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 southwestern hot dog.

Grilled Chicago Hot Dog
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Grilled Chicago Hot Dog

Boil the dogs for a classic version, or grill them for a little more pop!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 284kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Grill or boil the dogs.
  • Lightly toast the poppy seed buns (Note: If you can’t find poppy seed buns in the store, lightly brush or spritz regular buns with olive oil and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Place under the broiler or on the grill to toast them up.)
  • Top the buns with the remaining ingredients, sprinkling with the celery salt last.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 2039mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 790IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 118mg | 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
Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
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TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Memphis-Style BBQ Hot Dogs

Nothing beats a good ole hot dog off the grill. And there’s no need to just heap on the mustard or relish and call it done. You can throw just about anything that’s in your fridge on a dog (including mayo!). These Memphis-Style BBQ hot dogs have that great down-south flavor from smoky bacon and barbecue sauce, topped with gooey cheese, and kicked up with green onions and jalapeno slices.

Memphis-Style BBQ Hot Dogs

Choose A Good BBQ Sauce

I used a spicy BBQ sauce on these Memphis-style BBQ hot dogs. You can go with sweet or smoky, or whatever suits your fancy. To stick to the Memphis theme you’ll want a smoky sauce, preferably with hints of hickory. To really stick with that theme, you’d want to serve the sauce on the side as many Memphis BBQ joints do.

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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 crazy-good muffuletta dogs.

Memphis-Style BBQ Hot Dogs
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Memphis-Style BBQ Hot Dogs

Great take on two American classics, BBQ and dogs
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue, BBQ, hot dogs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 270kcal
Author Inspired by Kraft

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Wrap the hot dogs in the bacon and grill over medium heat, turning often, until done.
  • Lightly toast the buns.
  • Top the buns with the dogs. Add the BBQ sauce, green onion, jalapenos (if using) and cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 94mg | 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
Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
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TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Muffuletta Hot Dog

This is my take on a great recipe posted by Jessica at Cajunlicious, one of my most favorite blogs to follow. Sadly, Cajunlicious is no more. Happily, I snagged the recipe for a muffuletta hot dog before it disappeared. And speaking of disappearing, that’s what happened to this scrumptious dish. I love muffuletta sandwiches. I love hot dogs. Now I can have both in one bite! This is nothing but a big win for me. Olive salad and hot dogs isn’t that big of a stretch when you think of it. Isn’t a hot dog just sandwich meat in a tube? Yeah… kinda.

Muffuletta Hot Dog

One Fantastic Hot Dog

I often make my own olive salad, but I had a bit of Boscoli’s left over from making a muffuletta pasta salad so I used that instead for this muffuletta hot dog. The end result was fantastic!

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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 mushroom Swiss melt dog!

Muffuletta Hot Dog
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Muffuletta Hot Dog

A fantastic take on the classic muffuletta sandwich.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 572kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 hot dogs
  • 2 hot dog buns
  • 4 slices Provolone cheese
  • ¼ cup olive salad
  • 4 slices salami
  • 4 slices ham thin-sliced

Instructions

  • Grill the dogs and toast the buns (if desired).
  • Place Provolone cheese and the sandwich meats on bun bottoms.
  • Top with dogs and olive salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1925mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 378mg | 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
Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Southwestern Hot Dog

Mayonnaise on a hot dog can be a beautiful thing. Though, I can honestly say that it’s not anything I had growing up. I was a ketchup-on-a-hot-dog kid. I didn’t like the tang of mustard. This southwestern hot dog is one of the hot dogs that keeps me believing in keeping an open mind when it comes to topping dogs. Or anything else for that matter.

Southwestern Hot Dog

Mayo On A Hot Dog? What?

Times have changed, and I’ll put just about anything on a hot dog. Including mayonnaise. These southwestern hot dogs are awesome. The ingredients list looks pretty normal. Don’t let the mayo throw you. You gotta go for it. Give it a try. You’ll like it.

If you don’t have (or want to make) fresh pico de gallo, use jarred or substitute salsa instead.

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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 simple but great spiraled hot dogs.

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Southwestern Hot Dog

Great, flavorful dogs. You won’t be disappointed! Cut into bite-sized pieces and serve as an appetizer too.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 409kcal
Author Inspired by Kraft

Ingredients

  • 2 hot dogs
  • 2 hot dog buns
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sharp cheddar shredded
  • 2-3 tablespoons pico de gallo or salsa
  • 2-3 tablespoons sour cream
  • Pickled jalapenos sliced, optional

Instructions

  • Grill dogs and toast the buns.
  • Spread the mayonnaise on the buns.
  • Top with the dogs. Then add the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 777mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 200mg | 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
Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
Curl-A-Dog BBQ Spiral Grilling Hot Dog Sausage Slicers
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Spiraled Hot Dogs

Just tossing a few dogs on the grill is a quick way to get dinner done. But those plain-old looking dogs can get mighty boring after a while. Of course you can put all sorts of fancy toppings on them (my favorite is the Chicago dog or just chili, onions and cheese). Another simple way to visually jazz them up is to score them in a spiral pattern, making spiraled hot dogs. This not only looks cool, it also gives your condiments a way to hold on to the dog.

Spiraled Hot Dogs

Easy Once You Get The Hang Of It

To make the spiral, just start on one end with a sharp knife held at a 30-to-45 degree angle (the sharper the angle, the less spirals you’ll get) and start to rotate the dog. I find it’s easier to do with the dog standing up on one end. Start at the top with the knife, rotating the dog until the knife gets to the bottom.

For an extra flash, score the ends with a ‘+’ sign, 1/4″-1/2″ deep.

Grill the dogs until they puff up pretty and golden brown!

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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 steakhouse hot dogs.

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