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Wiz Hot Dogs

I have a habit of copying recipes from restaurants or food trucks I hear about or see on TV. Here lately I’ve been on a major campaign to copy some of the crazy great dogs from Duke’s Gourmet Dogs in Minster, Ohio, which closed recently. Sadly. Warm chili. Crunchy potato straws (an ingredient I haven’t had in years). And my favorite, ooey gooey cheese sauce. Lots and lots of cheese sauce. Wiz hot dogs are crazy good.

Like I’ve said before, if it’s going to be messy to eat, it’s going to taste great and Wiz dogs are definitely messy and therefore, great to eat!

Wiz Hot Dogs

Crazy Good. And Kinda Fun.

I was tempted to add a few chopped jalapenos to these Wiz hot dogs. I like some kick to my dogs but I went another route and used spicy cheese sauce instead. Nothing beats cheese on a hot dog. Except for maybe macaroni-and-cheese. Yes, on a hot dog.

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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

Try my Charlie Mac dog too.

Wiz Dogs
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Wiz Hot Dogs

Like I’ve said before, if it’s going to be messy to eat, it’s going to taste great and Wiz dogs are definitely messy and great!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 360kcal
Author Based on a menu item from Duke’s Gourmet Hot Dogs

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill and cook the dogs and warm the buns.
  • Assemble hot dogs by adding weiners to the buns. Top with plenty of chili, potato straws and plenty of cheese sauce.
  • Top with jalapeno slices, if desired.
  • Serve with plenty of paper towels.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 1009mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 674IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 132mg | 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

Wisconsin Badger Cheesy Hot Dog

A few years ago the Big 10 basketball tournament was held here in Indianapolis. As part of the event, the Levy restaurant group in Chicago produced unique hot dogs that highlight each of the Big 10 teams. I came across a copy of the list of the dogs recently, and just had to make each of them. The Wisconsin Badger cheesy hot dog packs on the cheese and… Cheetos on a hot dog?! Brilliant! All topped with delicious pepper relish. Crunchy yumminess!

You have to cut me some slack about not knowing all of the Big 10 team names and colors! I went to an SEC school!

Wisconsin Badger Cheesy Hot Dog

Cheetos For The Win

Putting Cheetos on a hot dog not only makes them even more yummy it makes them even more fun to eat. You can’t go wrong with this Wisconsin Badger cheesy hot dog. All the tastiest things in one bite! For a twist, top these dogs with my caramel crunchy Cheetos! But then I guess it won’t be a Badger dog! Oops!

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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

For a full list of all of the Big 10 team hot dogs, click here and enjoy!

Wisconsin Badger Cheesy Hot Dog
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Wisconsin Badger Cheesy Hot Dog

The Wisconsin Badger cheesy hot dog packs on the cheese and… Cheetos on a hot dog?! Brilliant! All topped with delicious pepper relish. Crunchy yumminess!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 528kcal
Author Based on a menu item from Levy Restaurants

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook or grill the dogs as desired.
  • Toast the buns, if desired (I always do).
  • Add Pepper jack and provolone cheeses to the buns.
  • Add dogs to buns.
  • Add Cheetos, drizzle with the cheese sauce and spoon on some relish.
  • Serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1318mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 646IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 429mg | 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

The Chicago Dog

Whenever I go out for a gourmet dog at DJ’s Hot Dog Company (sadly now closed), I always grab the Chicago Dog. I love the crunchy vegetables, celery salt, and of course, the neon pickle relish. Now, thanks to Russell van Kraayenburg’s new book, Haute Dogs, I am able to make an equally fantastic version of this classic hot dog (and many others) at home. If you’re into hot dogs like I am, you’ll enjoy the many recipes in the book.

The Chicago Dog

It’s Like Having A Tasty Dog Salad

Make sure you make more than one of these Chicago dogs because you can’t just eat one. I always think ‘fresh’ when I have one of these dogs. There’s lots going on in every bite. Fresh things. I feel good about eating a hot dog. Kinda odd, but that’s how it is. They just make me happy!

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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 trailer park dog.

The Chicago Dog
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The Chicago Dog

Make sure you make more than one of these Chicago dogs because you can’t just eat one.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 546kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Haute Dogs

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook dogs and warm buns as desired.
  • To make the neon relish, put a few drops of food coloring into the relish and stir.
  • Place dogs in buns and top with relish, onion, and mustard.
  • Add tomato, peppers and pickle.
  • Sprinkle liberally with celery salt and serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 2848mg | Potassium: 622mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1099IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 7mg

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

The Capone Hot Dog

I was enjoying another great episode (I think it was a re-run, but it doesn’t matter because I can watch the show all day) of Eat Street on the Cooking Channel when they came across The Dogfather food truck in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Dogfather has a seriously great menu full of hot dog variations. I mean everything you can imagine and a lot of things you didn’t. Like this Capone hot dog.

The Capone Hot Dog

Greatness In A Hot Dog

So I took a gander at their full truck menu and saw this awesome hotdog. The Capone Hot Dog is seriously easy it make, but it’s also seriously tasty to boot. Grilled pepper crunch and smoky bacon, topped with melted yummy cheese. It’s a wonderful combination of flavors and textures in every single bite. For something different, something that will wow your guests, make this at your next cookout!

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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 made the dogs on my little ole Weber Q 1200, my favorite portable grill. It’s perfect for the two of us, and with the griddle insert, perfect for sautéing things like bell peppers for these tasty dogs.

Also try the Chicago dog.

The Capone Hot Dog
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The Capone Hot Dog

The Dogfather food truck has a seriously great menu full of hot dog variations. I mean everything you can imagine and a lot of things you didn’t. Like this Capone hot dog.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 365kcal
Author Based on a hot dog from The Dogfather food truck

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red bell pepper
  • 2 hot dogs butterflied
  • 2 hot dog buns split
  • ¼ cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 pieces bacon cooked, crumbled

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill with a griddle (or alternatively, you can make this entire dish in a large skillet on a stove).
  • Add the peppers and cook just slightly. Remove.
  • Add the butterflied dogs cut-side down and cook until nice and lightly charred. Remove.
  • Add the buns, cut-side down, and toast lightly.
  • Assemble by placing dogs on bottom buns. Top with cheese, peppers and bacon. Return to the grill just long enough to melt the cheese (or place under your broiler).
  • Add top bun and serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 754mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 157mg | 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

Stroganoff Hot Dogs

Hot dogs should never get boring. I make them often, specially during the nicer weather months of the year. Fortunately, it takes very little effort to transform a normal dog into something fantastic. These Stroganoff hot dogs combine grilled onions and mushrooms with a creamy sauce and fresh toppings. For easy outdoor cooking, cook the onions and mushrooms on the same grill you cook the dogs on, using a vegetable basket or griddle.

Stroganoff Hot Dogs

No Boring Hot Dogs Here

A nice Italian sausage or bratwurst can be substituted for hot dogs for an even more amazing dish. But using a regular, good ole dog will still make for an outstanding Stroganoff hot dog!

If you prefer to make your dogs in the air fryer, go for it! No matter how you cook them, try my little ‘trick’ for hot dog greatness. Cut a shallow slit down one edge of the dog before cooking. As it cooks, the dog will open up slightly. When you put it on the bun, but it in cut-side up. That’ll give the toppings a place to settle into instead of sliding off!

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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 the Capone hot dog.

Stroganoff Hot Dogs
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Stroganoff Hot Dogs

These Stroganoff hot dogs combine grilled onions and mushrooms with a creamy sauce and fresh toppings. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 322kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 2 hot dog buns
  • 2 hot dogs
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup mushrooms fresh, sliced
  • ¼ cup sweet onion sliced
  • ¼ cup iceberg lettuce shredded
  • ½ Roma tomato seeded, chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 slices Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Toast the buns, if desired
  • Cook the hot dogs on the grill or per package instructions.
  • Mix the mushrooms and sweet onion with the oil.
  • Saute in a skillet over medium heat or on the grill until just turning tender.
  • In a medium bowl combine the cooked onion and mushroom, the lettuce, tomato and sour cream. Stir well.
  • Top buns with a slice of cheese each.
  • Add the hot dogs and onion mixture. Enjoy!

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 234mg | 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.

Notes

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

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

Salsa Hot Dogs

Mmmmm. Boy oh boy. Salsa hot dogs. Mighty darned tasty. Like a hand-held serving of nachos. As spicy as you want it to be depending on the salsa you use. Of course, like nachos, you can add anything else you want. Like pickled jalapeno slices. Or shredded cheese. No matter what you do, these are great. I love the cool sour cream and tomatoes with the hot beef dogs and the spicy salsa, along with the crunch of the lettuce.

Salsa Hot Dogs

A Delightfully Different Dog

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

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SLOTDOG – Hot Dog Slicing Tool – Stainless Steel Cutter Blades for Kitchen, Grilling, Tailgating, Camping and Backyard Outdoor BBQ – 10 inch – Red

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

Salsa Hot Dogs
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Salsa Hot Dogs

Mmmmm. Boy oh boy. Salsa hot dogs. Mighty darned tasty. Like a hand-held serving of nachos. As spicy as you want it to be depending on the salsa you use. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 253kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 2 hot dog buns
  • 2 hot dogs
  • ¼ cup iceberg lettuce shredded
  • ½ Roma tomato seeded, chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons black olives sliced
  • 1-2 tablespoons salsa
  • 1-2 tablespoons sour cream

Instructions

  • Toast the buns as desired
  • Cook the dogs.
  • Add dogs to the buns.
  • Top with the lettuce, tomato and olives.
  • Add a dollop or so of salsa, followed by the sour cream.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 99mg | 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

Seattle-Style Hot Dogs

Mmmmmm. Oh my goodness. Where have I been that I didn’t know that slathering cream cheese on a hot dog is just about the best thing ever? This simple approach to Seattle-style hot dogs is a fantastic way to jazz up your ‘usual’ hot dog.

Seattle-Style Hot Dogs

Fancy. And Good.

I used pickled pepper rings, but you can substitute jalapenos instead for a little kick. To make your Seattle-style hot dogs look a bit out-of-the-ordinary, cut a ‘+’ pattern in the ends before tossing them onto the grill. The ends will separate and give the dogs a different look. You can also cut them into spirals and amaze everyone (plus they hold ingredients better!).

These are delicious hot dogs with a great twist that everyone will enjoy.

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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 pickle hot dogs!

Seattle-Style Hot Dogs
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Seattle-Style Hot Dogs

Mmmmmm. Oh my goodness. Where have I been that I didn’t know that slathering cream cheese on a hot dog is just about the best thing ever? 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 282kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 1 small sweet onion sliced thin
  • olive oil
  • 4 hot dogs
  • 4 hot dog buns
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • peperoncini

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for direct cooking.
  • Toss the onion with a little oil and salt and pepper.
  • Place over direct heat and cook until softened. Remove.
  • Grill hot dogs as desired.
  • Warm buns as desired.
  • Slather the buns with the cream cheese.
  • Add the hot dogs and top with grilled onions and pepper rings.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 103mg | 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

Sandwich Roll Hot Dogs

I recently received a copy of Haute Dogs. It is chock full of hot dog ideas, along with other great recipes for things like fantastic relishes and yummy sauces. When I ran across this simple approach for sandwich roll hot dogs I just had to make them. Sure, they’re nothing fancy, but they look great!

Sandwich Roll Hot Dogs

They’re Fun To Make. And Eat.

If you can find foot-long hot dogs then you just need one dog per sandwich roll hot dog. Otherwise, just use two hot dogs for each roll. And don’t be shy when squirting the mustard and ketchup inside the rolls. No one will be expecting it.

I know it looks like a kinda crazy idea. But they are different and kinda cool, too. Everyone will be talking about them, that’s for sure!

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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 Sonoran hot dogs.

Sandwich Roll Hot Dogs
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Sandwich Roll Dogs

When I ran across this simple approach for sandwich roll hot dogs I just had to make them. Sure, they’re nothing fancy, but they look great!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 278kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Haute Dogs

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cut a “tunnel” the length of the rolls that is just large enough to accommodate the hot dogs. I used a jalapeno corer to do this, but a thin sharp knife will also work.
  • Squirt mustard and ketchup into the tunnel.
  • Slide the dogs into the tunnel and squirt the ends with more mustard and ketchup.

Notes

Also great made with smoked sausages.

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 618mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | 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
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Purdue Boilermaker Hot Dog

The Big 10 basketball tournament was here in Indianapolis a few years ago. As part of the event, the Levy restaurant group in Chicago produced unique hot dogs that highlight each of the Big 10 teams. I came across a copy of the list of the dogs recently, and just had to make each of them. Smoky black bean salsa, melted cheddar, and mustard top the Purdue Boilermaker hot dog. The mustard and salsa were great. So was the salsa.

Purdue Boilermaker Hot Dog

This Is A Great Hot Dog

The Purdue Boilermaker hot dog was a big hit. And very easy to make. A real crowd-pleaser! Sure, everyone kind of expects mustard on a hot dog. Demands it, even. But black bean salsa? Yeah, that’s different!

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For a full list of all of the Big 10 team hot dogs, click here and enjoy!

Purdue Boilermaker Hot Dog
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Purdue Boilermaker Hot Dog

Smoky black bean salsa, melted cheddar, and mustard top the Purdue Boilermaker hot dog. The mustard and salsa were great. So was the salsa.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 343kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Levy Restaurants

Ingredients

  • 4 hot dogs
  • 4 hot dog buns
  • 1 cup Smoky black bean salsa if you can't find any mix a few drops of liquid smoke with black bean salsa
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • Spicy brown mustard

Instructions

  • Grill or cook the the dogs as desired.
  • Toast your buns if you like (I always do).
  • Place dogs on buns and top with plenty of salsa.
  • Top with plenty of cheese.
  • If you want your cheese melted place under the broiler for a minute.
  • Add mustard and serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 696mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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