Grilled Cuban Hot Dogs

Although certainly not an authentic take on the (yummy) Cuban sandwich, these grilled Cuban hot dogs do remind you of the tastes of the handheld classic. Easy to make, they’re perfect for lunch. I just fired up my Weber Q1200 grill and tossed a few dogs on. Minutes later we’re enjoying lunch!

Grilled Cuban Hot Dogs

The Right Pickle For The Job

I used McClure’s Sweet and Spicy wavy cut pickles on these dogs. They are by far our favorite pickles. They are crunchy, tasty, and have a really nice kick to them. They were perfect on these grilled Cuban hot dogs. You can use your preferred pickles instead, of course.

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Grilled Cuban Hot Dog

Although certainly not an authentic take on the (yummy) Cuban sandwich, these grilled Cuban hot dogs do remind you of the tastes of the handheld classic. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 237kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Grill the dogs and toast or warm the buns as desired.
  • Insert one piece of ham into each bun.
  • Add a piece of cheese, followed by the hot dog.
  • Add pickles then mustard to taste.

Notes

I like to make a shallow cut down the length of my dogs before cooking. That slit opens up slightly during cooking, giving the toppings a place to go!

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Andouille Po Boy

I had an out-of-this-world good andouille po boy from Chef Dan’s Southern Comfort food truck the other day. And ever since, for darned near every minute of the day, I’ve been jonesin’ for another. This time I made my own. A good po boy requires a good remoulade. I made a big batch of Chez John’s Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce, but any good remoulade will do. Just make sure it’s got some kick to it. The fantastic flavor of andouille and the remoulade are the stars of this sandwich. A little heat and a little spice. Perfect.

Andouille Po Boy

The Messier, The Better

The best po boy drips when you eat it. All down the front of your arms, on your shirt, and all over the table, and best, onto your plate so you can sop up the drippings with the last piece of bread from the sandwich. Those drippings have everything good in them, from remoulade to sausage juice. Good eats. I’m not sure that the drippings aren’t my favorite part. You’re guaranteed to get every flavor in one taste.

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I love the taste of Andouille sausage. It’s not only great on a po boy, I like it in potatoes too.

Andouille Po Boy
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Andouille Po Boy

The fantastic flavor of andouille and the remoulade are the stars of this sandwich. A little heat and a little spice. Perfect.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 673kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fry the sausage in a cast iron skillet until browned. If your sausage isn’t fatty enough you might have to add just a bit of oil, but don’t over do it.
  • Warm the bread if desired.
  • Top bread with the lettuce, pickles and tomatoes.
  • Add the cooked sausage and top with the remoulade.

Notes

If you can’t find andouille sausage you can substitute smoked sausage.

Nutrition

Calories: 673kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1528mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Spicy Sausage Pasta

Sometimes, I’m all about making a quick and easy dinner. But that doesn’t mean I will sacrifice flavor. This recipe for spicy sausage pasta uses ingredients I almost always have on hand. The end result was nice and creamy, with a good bit of heat. It ain’t fancy, but it didn’t have to be fancy. Just good.

Spicy Sausage Pasta

Nothing Fancy Here. But It Is Tasty.

You can tone down the heat in this dish, but honestly, it’s not that spicy. For nice little change, substitute andouille (cooked thoroughly) for the smoked sausage.

Although I used fresh, dried pasta works just as well. Just cook per the package instructions and enjoy!

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Spicy Sausage Pasta
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Spicy Sausage Pasta

This recipe for spicy sausage pasta uses ingredients I almost always have on hand. The end result was nice and creamy, with a good bit of heat. It ain’t fancy, but it didn’t have to be fancy. Just good.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta, sausage, spicy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 578kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook pasta per package instructions.
  • Heat oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. (I used a 12″ cast-iron skillet)
  • Add the sausage and onion and cook until both are lightly browned.
  • Add the garlic, stir, and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add broth, tomatoes, cream, and salt and pepper (to taste) and stir.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the pasta.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  • Place skillet under the broiler until the top is starting to brown and the sauce is bubbly hot.
  • Serve garnished with green onions or parsley if desired.

Notes

You can also use andouille sausage.

Nutrition

Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1789mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 694IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Grilled Spinach and Artichoke Cheese Sandwich

After hearing that one of the sandwiches that the Serendipity food truck (sadly, no longer around) serves is based on a spinach and artichoke dip, I took it as a challenge to take my spinach and artichoke dip and make it into a grilled cheese sandwich. And oh, what a happy day it was. This grilled spinach and artichoke cheese sandwich combines a great cheesy dip with grilled sourdough bread. The result is gooey and savory, a perfect change from the ole traditional grilled cheese sandwich. And oh, the bread! The perfect crunchiness to go with the creamy filling!

Grilled Spinach and Artichoke Cheese Sandwich

Wimpy Bread Need Not Apply

You’ll want to use a thick, hearty bread for these sandwiches. Thin wimpy white bread isn’t going to cut it. I bought a loaf of sourdough and cut it thick.

I used my Cuisinart Griddler to make these sandwiches. It is a sandwich cooking machine. I love it. I use it for whole bunch of other dishes, too. Like pancakes or waffles. And hamburgers. It’s really a versatile tool to have.

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Also try my spinach artichoke stuffed hamburgers!

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Grilled Spinach and Artichoke Cheese Sandwich

This grilled spinach and artichoke cheese sandwich combines a great cheesy dip with grilled sourdough bread. The result is gooey and savory, a perfect change from the ole traditional grilled cheese sandwich.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled cheese, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 389kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Meanwhile, brush one side of the bread pieces with butter.
  • Place bread, butter side down, into skillet.
  • Spoon as much dip as you want onto one of the bread slices.
  • Cover skillet and cook until bread is browned and dip starts to melt.
  • Assemble sandwich and serve.

Notes

You can make these on any good thick-cut bread, even Texas toast!

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Grilled Taco Hot Dogs

I kinda made these grilled taco hot dogs up on the fly. I was hankerin’ for some crunchy tacos. And I was hankerin’ for some grilled dogs. So, I married the two and well, the rest is history. Of course you can put whatever you want on these. I opted to go with what we usually put on our tacos. That means shredded lettuce. Pinto beans. Chopped onion. A little chopped tomato. And of course, shredded cheese. Oh and a few black olives too!

Grilled Taco Hot Dogs

The Taco Meat Is Optional

There are two ways you could do these hot dogs. If you’re making taco meat for these tacos, just grill the dogs like you normally would. But, if you want to leave out the taco meat, sprinkle your dogs with taco seasoning first before grilling to give them a bit of taco flavor.

A little spicy Taco Bell ranch dressing gave these tacos a bit more kick.

My slow cooker taco meat is also awesome!

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Grilled Taco Hot Dogs

I kinda made these grilled taco dogs up on the fly. I was hankerin’ for some crunchy tacos. And I was hankerin’ for some grilled dogs. So, I married the two and well, the rest is history. 
Course Main
Cuisine Southwest
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 238kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook the taco meat if you are using it.
  • Warm the shells per the package instructions.
  • If you are not using taco meat, sprinkle the dogs with taco seasoning.
  • Grill the dogs as desired.
  • Assemble the tacos by adding the meats (taco and dogs) followed by the toppings.
  • Drizzle with salad dressing if desired and serve.

Notes

Add a few splashes of taco or hot sauce too!

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Southwest Grilled Chicken French Bread Pizza

I needed a break from grilling burgers or hot dogs, so I threw together this really easy southwest grilled chicken French bread pizza. You can make the entire pizza on the grill, or just toss it in the oven. Pizzas like this one are a great way to use leftover chicken, too.

Southwest Grilled Chicken French Bread Pizza

Got Veggies?

French bread pizzas like this southwest grilled chicken are also an excellent way to use up leftover or getting-ready-to-expire vegetables. I had some sliced onion and green bell pepper on hand from a dish the other night, so I threw them in. And I had a few jalapenos that definitely needed to be used up. So I seeded them, sliced them and added them in too! Just about anything will do as long as it’s not super wet and makes the pizza soggy!

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Southwest Grilled Chicken French Bread Pizza
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Southwest Grilled Chicken French Bread Pizza

 needed a break from grilling burgers or hot dogs, so I threw together this really easy southwest grilled chicken French bread pizza. You can make the entire pizza on the grill, or just toss it in the oven.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, French bread, grilled, pizza, southwestern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 571kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless, split horizontally then cut into thin strips
  • ½ medium sweet onion sliced
  • ½ medium bell pepper sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 loaf French bread split horizontally
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese I used an Italian blend

Instructions

  • Toss the chicken, onion, pepper, chili powder and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
  • If cooking on the grill, preheat grill to high and add chicken mixture. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is done and the vegetables are tender. (A grill basket will help keep you from losing any veggies between the grates.)
  • If cooking indoors, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken mixture. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is done and the vegetables are tender.
  • Place the bread on the grill over indirect heat for a few minutes until it starts to get crispy. If using the oven, place the bread under the broiler for a minute or two until crispy. Remove.
  • Spread sauce over both cut sides of the bread.
  • Add cooked chicken mixture.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Place back on the grill over indirect heat until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.
  • Or, place on a baking sheet under the oven broiler until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.

Notes

Slice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1468mg | Potassium: 891mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1548IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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New Orleans French Bread Pizza

This New Orleans French bread pizza is flat out delicious. Everything on it tastes soooo good. There isn’t a pizza like you might be used to. Instead, there are artichokes, salty olives, roasted red peppers and tender chicken strips. And of course, cheese.

New Orleans French Bread Pizza

Very Different And Very Good

You can make this pizza on a traditional crust. Or you can do like we did and use French bread. If you want a bit of heat, mix a little red pepper flake into the chicken mixture before spreading it into the bread. A bit different but fantastically different, we really enjoyed this New Orleans French bread pizza.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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New Orleans French Bread Pizza
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New Orleans French Bread Pizza

This New Orleans French bread pizza is flat out delicious. Everything on it tastes soooo good. There isn’t a pizza like you might be used to. Instead, there are artichokes, salty olives, roasted red peppers and tender chicken strips. And of course, cheese.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword French bread, pizza
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 500kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 F.
  • Place bread in the oven for a few minutes until it gets just a bit crispy. Remove.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Add the chicken and garlic cook for 3-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Do not overcook as the chicken will cook more in the oven.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in the artichokes, peppers, olives, oregano and pepper and 1/2 cup of the cheese.
  • Spoon mixture onto the bread halves and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Place in oven and bake 8-10 minutes or until bread is nice and crispy and the cheese is melted.
  • Place under the broiler for 1 minute to lightly brown the cheese if desired.

Notes

Also great with Swiss or mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 921mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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New Jersey Italian Hot Dogs

Wow, what great hot dogs these New Jersey Italian hot dogs are. Fried potatoes and sausages and onions… well, you already know they’ll be good before even trying them. Italian seasoning adds great savory flavor. And last, a fantastic kick from Creole mustard (my favorite). I’m not sure just how Italian Creole mustard is but it works!

New Jersey Italian Hot Dogs

Nothing Fancy, Just Delicious!

I used Ball Park’s new Park’s Finest Signature Seasoned beef franks and found them to have a great complementary flavor. They have a really nice seasoning, very much like a smoked sausage. I think good bratwurst would also be great for these New Jersey Italian hot dogs. But regular good ole beef hot dogs ain’t so bad either!

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New Jersey Italian Hot Dogs
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New Jersey Italian Hot Dogs

Wow, what great hot dogs these New Jersey Italian hot dogs are. Fried potatoes and sausages and onions… well, you already know they’ll be good before even trying them.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 414kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2″ squares
  • 1 medium green bell pepper sliced into strips
  • 1 medium sweet onion sliced into strips
  • kosher salt
  • ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 hot dogs
  • 4 hot dog buns you'll need buns that are larger than the usual hot dog bun. Bratwurst buns works great too!
  • Creole mustard or whole grain

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  • Add potatoes. Spread them out evenly and let cook 2-3 minutes. Do not stir, you want them to brown.
  • Flip the potatoes and again cook 2-3 minutes, undisturbed. Remove.
  • Add the pepper and onion strips to the skillet.
  • Season with salt and pepper and cook, undisturbed, for 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook 2-3 more minutes without stirring.
  • Add the potatoes back to the skillet along with the Italian seasoning.
  • Stir, reduce heat to medium, cover and let cook 8-10 minutes or until the potatoes are softened.
  • Meanwhile, grill or cook your hot dogs and toast your buns, if desired.
  • Slather the buns with the mustard.
  • Add the dogs and top with the potato mixture.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 599mg | Potassium: 1044mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Big Daddy’s Sloppy Joe Sandwich

Every once-in-a-while I get a hankerin’ for a big ole messy Sloppy Joe sandwich. I ate them often as a child. My tastes have changed since then, so the versions of Sloppy Joes I eat now are quite different. But, they are still super yummy, and just as importantly, messy. They don’t call them Sloppy for no reason, ya know? Big Daddy’s Sloppy Joe sandwich is the grown-up version of my childhood favorite.

Big Daddys Sloppy Joe Sandwich

Bold Flavors In Every Bite

The original version of this recipe for a Big Daddy’s Sloppy Joe sandwich came from Aaron McCargo Jr. He’s one of my all-time favorite chefs on the Food Network. Chef McCargo always created food with bold flavors, which is why I liked him. If you find a recipe of his I suggest you make it because it’s guaranteed to be delicious.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this soup and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

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Big Daddy’s Sloppy Joes

They don’t call them Sloppy for no reason, ya know? Big Daddy’s Sloppy Joe sandwich is the grown-up version of my childhood favorite.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword sloppy Joes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 435kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground beef, salt and pepper. Stir and cook until meat is nearly cooked.
  • Drain most of the fat.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for the buns. Stir and cook until the beef is browned and the vegetables are somewhat tender.
  • Serve over hoagie rolls.

Notes

I also like to serve these open-faced!

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 857mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 12mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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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. 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!

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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.

Notes

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

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.

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