Category: Main Dishes

Fiesta Shrimp Tacos

I usually make most of our meals from scratch, but sometimes I just don’t have the time. I scrounged around in the freezer and found a box of pre-cooked popcorn shrimp. Then I took a gander around the SeaPak website and came across this contest-winning recipe for great fiesta shrimp tacos. I had everything on hand except an avocado. I made a quick trip to the grocery store and I was set.

Fiesta Shrimp Tacos

Quick And Delicious

These Fiesta shrimp tacos were really, really good. If you don’t have shrimp, you could substitute chicken strips, fried clams, or fish or chicken nuggets. The crunchy slaw, creamy avocado, fresh lime and a tangy sauce really went well with the crispy fried shrimp.

NutriChef Automatic Vacuum Air Sealing System for...
NutriChef Automatic Vacuum Air Sealing System for…
  • AUTOMATIC VACUUM FOOD SEALER WITH STARTER KIT…
  • DUAL DRY & MOIST MODES FOR EVERY FOOD TYPE…
$55.99 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon

Also try my quick fix shrimp tacos.

Fiesta Shrimp Tacos
Print Pin
4 from 1 vote

Fiesta Shrimp Tacos

The crunchy slaw, creamy avocado, fresh lime and a tangy sauce really go well with the crispy fried shrimp.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword shrimp, taco
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 578kcal
Author Based on a recipe from SeaPak

Equipment

Ingredients

For the tacos

  • 18 ounces popcorn shrimp such as SeaPak® Popcorn Shrimp
  • 10 flour tortillas heated
  • 1 pound coleslaw mix
  • 8 ounces white cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 large tomato diced
  • 6 ounces black olives sliced, drained
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges, for serving, if desired

For the sauce

Instructions

  • Cook the shrimp per the package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce by whisking together all ingredients. If the sauce is too thick whisk in a tablespoon or two of milk.
  • Spread a tablespoon of sauce over each tortilla.
  • Add slaw mix, cheese, tomato, olives and avocado.
  • Top with shrimp and drizzle with a bit more sauce.
  • Serve with a lime wedge for squeezing over the taco.

Notes

The sauce is also good for dipping tortilla chips!

Nutrition

Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1740mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1852IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 490mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Sale
Mueller Pro-Series All-in-One, 12 Blade Mandoline...
Mueller Pro-Series All-in-One, 12 Blade Mandoline…
  • Meal Prep MVP – A practical and innovative way to…
  • 12 Diverse Blades – With nine interchangeable…
$39.99
Buy on Amazon
OXO Good Grips 4 Piece Stainless Steel Measuring...
OXO Good Grips 4 Piece Stainless Steel Measuring…
  • Set includes: 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup and 1 cup
  • Magnetic handles keep Cups together for storage…
$22.98 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon

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.

Luvan Hot Dog Cutter Criss Cross – Hot Dog...
Luvan Hot Dog Cutter Criss Cross – Hot Dog…
  • 【Slice → Push → Done!】Our no-touch release…
  • 【Grill Like a Pro – 60% More Flavor!】Our…
$17.99
Buy on Amazon

Also try my Islander hot dogs.

Hot Dogs with Spicy Sauce and Grilled Onions
Print Pin
5 from 1 vote

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

Equipment

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.

Notes

I like to cut a thin shallow slit down the lengths of my hot dogs before cooking. The cut will open up as the dogs cook, giving the toppings a place to go.

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.

New Star Foodservice Condiment Squeeze Bottle Set...
New Star Foodservice Condiment Squeeze Bottle Set…
  • 3 Pack : Food-Safe, Commercial-Grade Plastic…
  • Great for Sauces, Oils, and Condiments , Perfect…
$15.99
Buy on Amazon

Hot Mess Cheeseburgers

These crazy-good Hot Mess Cheeseburgers remind me a bit of one our favorites, pimento cheeseburgers. This kicked-up version comes from Chris over at Nibble Me This, a fantastic blog to follow. I highly recommend you pay Chris a visit. You’ll find other wonderful dishes like this one. We devoured this yummy burgers in no time. The cheese topping is fantastic. It’s definitely the star of the show!

Hot Mess Cheeseburger

Pick Your Favorite Cheeses

I used a mix of whatever cheeses I had on hand to make Hot Mess cheeseburgers. You don’t have to get picky. No matter what you use these burgers will turn out fantastic. Lots of cheese, and a little heat.

Burger Press Hamburger Patty Maker with 100 Patty...
Burger Press Hamburger Patty Maker with 100 Patty…
  • 3 in 1 Hamburger Press: The Burger press has…
  • Premium Durable Material: Our hamburger patty…
$6.30
Buy on Amazon

I recently discovered McClure’s pickles, and they are just fantastic. You see some of their pickle spears in the pic. The spicy varieties have a really nice heat to them. They taste fresh, and homemade. Oh, and you have to try their dill pickle relish. It is unlike that mass-produced relish. Once you’ve had it, you’ll never go back, that’s for sure.

Hot Mess Cheeseburger
Print Pin
5 from 1 vote

Hot Mess Cheeseburger

We used a mix of whatever cheeses we had on hand. You don’t have to get picky. No matter what you use these burgers will turn out fantastic. Lots of cheese, and a little heat.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 434kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Nibble Me This

Equipment

Ingredients

For the burgers

For the cheese topping

  • 1 cup cheeses 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 drained, chopped
  • hot sauce to taste

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for direct cooking.
  • Salt and pepper the beef and place the patties onto the grill.
  • Meanwhile, stir together all of the cheese mix ingredients.
  • Flip burgers once the first side has pretty grill marks.
  • When the patties are just about done (about 15 degrees below where you want them), top with the cheese mix.
  • Remove patties once the meat is done and the cheese is all ooey gooey.
  • Toast buns as desired.
  • Serve burgers topped with tomato, lettuce, onion, ketchup, mayo and mustard with a cold pickle spear on the side.

Notes

Add a little minced jalapeno to the cheese mixture for a nice kick!

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 563mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Meykers Hamburger Press Patty Maker 150 Paper...
Meykers Hamburger Press Patty Maker 150 Paper…
  • Saving Storage Space : The detachable solid…
  • Making Hamburger Elegantly – Perfectly…
$9.99
Buy on Amazon
Gandeer 3 Pcs Cast Iron Grill Press 8 x 4 Inch...
Gandeer 3 Pcs Cast Iron Grill Press 8 x 4 Inch…
  • Quality Material: the bacon press is made of food…
  • Practical Wood Handle Design:Featuring a…
$35.99
Buy on Amazon
Katbite 300Pcs 6x6 Inches Patty Paper, Burger...
Katbite 300Pcs 6×6 Inches Patty Paper, Burger…
  • Perfect Size: 6×6 inches of 300 count patty paper…
  • Non-Stick & Easy to Clean: Patty paper use the…
$9.99
Buy on Amazon

Sweet-and-Sour Meatball Skewers

Perfect as appetizers or even a main dish, these sweet-and-sour meatball skewers pack a lot of flavor into every bite. They grill up quick and disappear even quicker. I used Captain Jim’s Molten Orange Ambrosia (sadly, no longer in business. You’ll want to use a tropical-flavored hot sauce with orange, pineapple or coconut for example) hot sauce to give these meatballs an extra kick, but no so much as to completely hide the sweetness of the peppers and the jam. You’ll love the contrast between the tender juicy meatballs and the roasted slightly-crunchy peppers. That’s what really sets these apart from the classic boring meatballs.

Sweet-and-Sour Meatball Skewers

You can leave out the hot sauce if you are using a spicy BBQ sauce. But, if your BBQ sauce is on the sweet side, you’ll need some heat or this dish will be a bit on the sweet side. Or you can make these sweet-and-sour meatball skewers both ways. That way you’ll satisfy the sweet crowd. And the spicy crowd. Now that’s a win for sure!

Weber Crafted® Roasting Basket, Stainless‑Steel...
Weber Crafted® Roasting Basket, Stainless‑Steel…
  • Create food never thought possible in a grill with…
  • Designed to perfectly roast small, delicate food…
$99.98 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon

These meatball skewers are also great slathered with my peach BBQ sauce.

Sweet-and-Sour Meatball Skewers
Print Pin
5 from 1 vote

Sweet-and-Sour Meatball Skewers

Perfect as appetizers or even a main dish, these sweet-and-sour meatball skewers pack a lot of flavor into every bite. They grill up quick and disappear even quicker.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword meatballs, sour, sweet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 298kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Kraft

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound meatballs frozen fully cooked, thawed
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded, cut into 1″ squares
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded, cut into 1″ squares
  • ½ cup apricot jam or peach
  • ½ cup your favorite BBQ sauce
  • hot sauce to taste (use a nice tropical-flavored sauce)

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking.
  • Thread meatballs and peppers onto skewers.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the jam, barbecue sauce and hot sauce to taste. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • Brush glaze onto the meatballs and peppers, put onto the grill, and let cook for 5 minutes.
  • Flip the skewers over, glaze, and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Glaze the skewers one last time and serve.

Notes

The meatballs are also great on subs.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 793IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Weber® 3-Piece BBQ Tool Set, Stainless Steel
Weber® 3-Piece BBQ Tool Set, Stainless Steel
  • Set of 3 includes Spatula, Locking Tongs, and Cold…
  • Durable, stainless-steel construction holds up to…
$34.99 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon
Sale
Weber® Grill Grate Scrubber, Grill Cleaning...
Weber® Grill Grate Scrubber, Grill Cleaning…
  • Designed for heavy-duty grill cleaning
  • Contoured handle offers a firm, comfortable grip
$7.69 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon
Weber® Outdoor Grill Spray Cleaner & Degreaser...
Weber® Outdoor Grill Spray Cleaner & Degreaser…
  • This 16 oz spray bottle of Weber Grill Grate…
  • Gentle on Your Grates: Grill cleaner spray is…
$10.99 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon

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!

Luvan Hot Dog Cutter Criss Cross – Hot Dog...
Luvan Hot Dog Cutter Criss Cross – Hot Dog…
  • 【Slice → Push → Done!】Our no-touch release…
  • 【Grill Like a Pro – 60% More Flavor!】Our…
$17.99
Buy on Amazon

Also try my yummy derby dogs.

Deli Hot Dogs
Print Pin
5 from 1 vote

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.

New Star Foodservice Condiment Squeeze Bottle Set...
New Star Foodservice Condiment Squeeze Bottle Set…
  • 3 Pack : Food-Safe, Commercial-Grade Plastic…
  • Great for Sauces, Oils, and Condiments , Perfect…
$15.99
Buy on Amazon

Sausage Mushroom Kale Hash

I was visiting a favorite local food truck of mine the other day. I love food trucks. This particular truck specializes in various hashes, something I hadn’t made or really not something I have often. Everything looked and tasted fantastic. I decided to make a copycat version of the spring hash, a sausage mushroom kale hash. My version is a little heavier on the sausage, but you can adjust it as you like. I also added a fried egg, but next time I’ll add a poached egg instead.

Sausage Mushroom Kale Hash

Easy. And Delicious.

This sausage mushroom kale hash is an easy dish to make, and it has great flavor to boot. I used hot Italian sausage for a little extra kick. You can make a breakfast version of this hash by substituting ground pork sausage. Sage sausage would be fantastic in it I think.

NutriChef Automatic Vacuum Air Sealing System for...
NutriChef Automatic Vacuum Air Sealing System for…
  • AUTOMATIC VACUUM FOOD SEALER WITH STARTER KIT…
  • DUAL DRY & MOIST MODES FOR EVERY FOOD TYPE…
$55.99 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon

Also try my Hobo hash. Just as easy, just as great.

Sausage Mushroom Kale Hash
Print Pin
5 from 1 vote

Sausage Mushroom Kale Hash

After visiting the Citizen Hash food truck the other day, and seeing (and tasting) how great the hash was, I decided to make a copycat version of the spring hash, a sausage mushroom kale hash
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hash, kale, mushroom, sausage
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 455kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Taste Spotting

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 large Russet potatoes peeled, chopped into 1/2″ cubes
  • ½ pound Italian sausage bulk
  • olive oil
  • ½ large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound mushrooms small, sliced
  • 1 bunch kale washed and chopped
  • pinch dried basil
  • pinch dried oregano
  • pinch dried red pepper flake
  • 4 eggs fried or poached (optional)
  • parsley chopped, for garnish, if desired

Instructions

  • Salt a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until nearly done, 5-8 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat a teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Crumble sausage into the pan and cook until done. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet.
  • Add the onions and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook until the onions are softened.
  • Add the potatoes. Turn up the heat to high and cook until the potatoes are golden brown and crisped on one side. Flip and crisp the other side.
  • Add the cooked sausage, mushrooms, kale, and the spices and gently stir fry until the mushrooms start to soften and the kale has wilted. Add more oil if it is too dry.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve topped with a cooked egg and garnished with parsley if desired.

Notes

Use hot Italian sausage for nice little kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 207mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 1527mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3487IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Sale
Mueller Pro-Series All-in-One, 12 Blade Mandoline...
Mueller Pro-Series All-in-One, 12 Blade Mandoline…
  • Meal Prep MVP – A practical and innovative way to…
  • 12 Diverse Blades – With nine interchangeable…
$39.99
Buy on Amazon
OXO Good Grips 4 Piece Stainless Steel Measuring...
OXO Good Grips 4 Piece Stainless Steel Measuring…
  • Set includes: 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup and 1 cup
  • Magnetic handles keep Cups together for storage…
$22.98 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon

Buffalo Hot Dogs

Wow, I was blown away by these Buffalo hot dogs. They’re crazy easy to make, but they have a little wing-like kick (thanks to plenty of Frank’s RedHot sauce) and the blue cheese absolutely go great with hot grilled all-beef hot dogs. Wing sauce on a hot dog is a great thing. Skip the ketchup.

Buffalo Hot Dogs

Look Different. Taste Fantastic.

The celery and carrot topping added a nice crunch to these dogs. I have to admit, when I order or make chicken wings, I tend to skip the veggies. But, these dogs need them.

Luvan Hot Dog Cutter Criss Cross – Hot Dog...
Luvan Hot Dog Cutter Criss Cross – Hot Dog…
  • 【Slice → Push → Done!】Our no-touch release…
  • 【Grill Like a Pro – 60% More Flavor!】Our…
$17.99
Buy on Amazon

If you want to keep the Buffalo wing theme going, just serve these dogs with some Buffalo slaw! Buffalo hot dogs prove that more ‘Buffalo’ is a good thing!

Buffalo Hot Dogs
Print Pin
4 from 1 vote

Buffalo Hot Dogs

The celery and carrot topping added a nice crunch to these dogs. I have to admit, when I order or make chicken wings, I tend to skip the veggies. But, these dogs need them.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Buffalo, hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 245kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 hot dogs
  • 6 hot dog buns
  • 3 medium carrots chopped
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • Buffalo wing sauce to taste
  • blue cheese crumbles

Instructions

  • Cook dogs and warm buns as desired. Place dogs in buns.
  • Combine the carrots, celery and wing sauce and spoon over the hot dogs.
  • Top with cheese crumbles and serve.

Notes

Try these drizzled with blue cheese or Ranch dressing!

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5186IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

New Star Foodservice Condiment Squeeze Bottle Set...
New Star Foodservice Condiment Squeeze Bottle Set…
  • 3 Pack : Food-Safe, Commercial-Grade Plastic…
  • Great for Sauces, Oils, and Condiments , Perfect…
$15.99
Buy on Amazon

Pickle Hot Dogs

Nothing beats a hot dog straight off the grill, mounded high with fresh toppings. These simple pickle dogs have a great contrast between the beef hot dog and the crunch and bite of fresh cucumber, dill pickle, and relish. Sure, you’ve put pickle relish on your hot dogs before, but this takes that idea to a whole new level. It’s like having a taste of summer in each bite. These are what summer is all about: grilling outside and fresh ingredients.

Pickle Hot Dogs

Fresh. Crunchy. Delicious.

I topped some of these hot dogs with yellow mustard, but honestly, they’re great without it. You really don’t need to add any condiments beyond the dill pickle relish that’s already there.

I like to keep the cucumber and pickle pieces large. I don’t want to turn them into relish or even salsa. For me, I’m looking for nice big chunks that I can bite into and really get the flavor from. And I prefer them to be a little cold, too. So I’ll toss them into the fridge for 15 minutes or so just before it’s time to start chopping them.

Slicing your hot dogs before cooking helps ensure that the toppings don’t slide off. And that’s a good thing!

Luvan Hot Dog Cutter Criss Cross – Hot Dog...
Luvan Hot Dog Cutter Criss Cross – Hot Dog…
  • 【Slice → Push → Done!】Our no-touch release…
  • 【Grill Like a Pro – 60% More Flavor!】Our…
$17.99
Buy on Amazon

Also try my pizza hot dogs. Pizza. Dogs. Good stuff!

Pickle Hot Dogs
Print Pin
5 from 1 vote

Pickle Hot Dogs

Nothing beats a hot dog straight off the grill, topped with fresh toppings. These simple pickle dogs have a great contrast between the beef hot dog and the crunch and bite of fresh cucumber, dill pickle, and relish. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 244kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook dogs and heat the buns as desired. Place dogs into the buns.
  • In a small bowl combine the remaining ingredients and spoon over the dogs.
  • Serve with yellow mustard if desired (you can also mix the mustard in with the pickle mixture).

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

New Star Foodservice Condiment Squeeze Bottle Set...
New Star Foodservice Condiment Squeeze Bottle Set…
  • 3 Pack : Food-Safe, Commercial-Grade Plastic…
  • Great for Sauces, Oils, and Condiments , Perfect…
$15.99
Buy on Amazon

Grilled Sausage with Potatoes and Green Beans

I’m a big fan of grilled packet dishes. Anything from simple sides to entire meals can be made quite easily in an aluminum foil packet. They don’t always look fru-fru, but they always taste great, like this grilled sausage with potatoes and green beans. The beauty of this packet meal (and really any packet meal) is that as everything cooks together the flavors all blend together. The sausage seasons the potatoes and beans. The potatoes get some of that bean love. In the end, its a packet of food happiness!

Grilled Sausage with Potatoes and Green Beans

Nothing Boring Here.

This meal-in-a-packet idea really has great flavor. The sausage, beans, potatoes and onion all steam and cook up together, creating a nice broth. Grilled sausage with potatoes and green beans isn’t anything fancy, but it’ll fill you up and it tastes great. And it’s easy. Very easy.

I sprinkled this with smoked black pepper for a little added flavor. The pepper is not crunchy or overwhelmingly strong, it just adds a nice little smoky taste as it cooks down inside the steamy packet.

Weber 3 Piece Stainless Steel Premium Tool Set...
Weber 3 Piece Stainless Steel Premium Tool Set…
  • Includes spatula, fork, and locking tongs
  • Soft-touch handles offer comfortable, non-slip…
Buy on Amazon

Also try my green bean casserole.

Grilled Sausage with Potatoes and Green Beans
Print Pin
4 from 1 vote

Grilled Sausage with Potatoes and Green Beans

I’m a big fan of grilled packet dishes. Anything from simple sides to entire meals can be made quite easily in an aluminum foil packet. They don’t always look fru-fru, but they always taste great, like this grilled sausage with potatoes and green beans.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword green beans, grilled, potatoes, sausage
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 445kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Set up your grill for indirect cooking.
  • Tear off a large piece of aluminum foil.
  • Add the green beans, potatoes, onion, and sausage.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle with the oil, and top with the butter
  • Pour water over mixture and seal up the foil into a packet.
  • Place packet onto grill over indirect heat for 30-40 minutes until the potatoes are soft.

Notes

You can substitute kielbasa for the sausage. Or try beef hot dogs or andouille.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1567mg | Potassium: 759mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 596IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Weber® 3-Piece BBQ Tool Set, Stainless Steel
Weber® 3-Piece BBQ Tool Set, Stainless Steel
  • Set of 3 includes Spatula, Locking Tongs, and Cold…
  • Durable, stainless-steel construction holds up to…
$34.99 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon
Sale
Weber® Grill Grate Scrubber, Grill Cleaning...
Weber® Grill Grate Scrubber, Grill Cleaning…
  • Designed for heavy-duty grill cleaning
  • Contoured handle offers a firm, comfortable grip
$7.69 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon
Weber® Outdoor Grill Spray Cleaner & Degreaser...
Weber® Outdoor Grill Spray Cleaner & Degreaser…
  • This 16 oz spray bottle of Weber Grill Grate…
  • Gentle on Your Grates: Grill cleaner spray is…
$10.99 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon

Grilled Cincinnati Hot Dog

Ah, hot dogs. One of my favorite things. And you can put almost anything on them. Lately, I’ve been making more traditional hot dogs, such as the Boston hot dog, or the Chicago dog. Like the others, this grilled Cincinnati hot dog is very tasty, and very easy.

Grilled Cincinnati Hot Dog

Real Cincinnati Chili Is Required

The key to a great grilled Cincinnati hot dog is to use real Cincinnati chili, which has a hint of cinnamon. I used some chili I picked up from Skyline Chili. If you don’t have a Skyline Chili near you, check the canned chili section of your local grocery store as Skyline also sells a canned version of their famous chili but you can also make my slow cooker Cincinnati chili.

Luvan Hot Dog Cutter Criss Cross – Hot Dog...
Luvan Hot Dog Cutter Criss Cross – Hot Dog…
  • 【Slice → Push → Done!】Our no-touch release…
  • 【Grill Like a Pro – 60% More Flavor!】Our…
$17.99
Buy on Amazon

Also make up a few of my grilled Cuban hot dogs.

Grilled Cincinnati Hot Dog
Print Pin
5 from 1 vote

Grilled Cincinnati Hot Dog

The key to a great grilled Cincinnati hot dog is to use real Cincinnati chili, which has a hint of cinnamon.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 308kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the dogs in the buns and heap on the chili. Don’t be shy.
  • Add cheese, onion and mustard and get ready for some yummy dogs!

Notes

I like to make a shallow cut down the length of my dogs. The cut will open up slightly during cooking, giving the toppings a place to go!

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 855mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

New Star Foodservice Condiment Squeeze Bottle Set...
New Star Foodservice Condiment Squeeze Bottle Set…
  • 3 Pack : Food-Safe, Commercial-Grade Plastic…
  • Great for Sauces, Oils, and Condiments , Perfect…
$15.99
Buy on Amazon