Tag: hot dogs

Islander Hot Dogs

These Islander hot dogs are another example of a great dog that doesn’t take a lot of work to put together. Think hot dog. Think salad. Put them together. That’s it! My wife proclaimed these to be one of the best dogs I’ve ever made, even though they are definitely one of the easiest. There’s a great contrast between the grilled beefy dogs, crispy cold lettuce, tomato, and pickle, and tartness from the salad dressing.

Islander Hot Dogs

Salad… On A Hot Dog?

You could add more of your favorite salad toppings to your Islander hot dogs. Like crumbled cooked bacon. Or chopped onions. Or even croutons! But I have to say that the Thousand Island salad dressing is what really makes these hot dogs different. And special. I really liked the flavor of the dressing on them. It’s something I’ll add more often 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 give my Jersey City dogs a try.

Islander Hot Dogs
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Islander Hot Dogs

These Islander hot dogs are another example of a great dog that doesn’t take a lot of work to put together. Think hot dog. Think salad. Put them together.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 294kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Toast buns as desired.
  • Cook the dogs (I prefer to grill mine).
  • Place the dogs in the buns.
  • Top with lettuce, tomato and pickles.
  • Drizzle with the salad dressing and serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 789mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Pizza Hot Dogs

Yes! Give me some pizza hot dogs any day and I’m a happy guy! Great sauce and ooey-gooey cheese with a little basil. What is there not to like? I approach these dogs exactly like I would a pizza crust. I can put the same toppings on my hot dog as I can put on my pizza. Onions, mushrooms, pepperoncinis, it doesn’t matter what!

Pizza Hot Dogs

Add Greatness

I make a big batch of marinara sauce in our slow cooker and keep some on hand in the freezer for easy meals like these pizza hot dogs. Just warm the sauce a bit and spoon it over a cooked dog. Then add all of those great toppings.

This is also a great way to use up those last few tablespoons of jarred pizza sauce that we always end up with.

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

Also try my salsa dogs.

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Pizza Hot Dogs

Yes! Give me a pizza hot dog any day and I’m a happy guy! Great sauce and ooey-gooey cheese with a little basil. What is there not to like? 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 407kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 2 hot dogs or substitute halved Italian sausages for even more pizza flavor
  • 2 hot dog buns
  • ¼ cup marinara sauce I used our slow cooker sauce
  • 4 slices Mozzarella cheese
  • pinch basil fresh, chopped, or substitute a bit of dried

Instructions

  • Cook dogs and warm buns as desired.
  • Place dogs on buns and top with sauce and cheese.
  • Place under broiler just long enough to start melting the cheese.
  • Sprinkle with basil and serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1036mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 516IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 374mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Nacho Hot Dogs

My addiction to hot dogs is not a secret. I’ve made them hundreds (it seems) of different ways, from traditional to definitely-not-traditional. A dog and a bun make a great canvas for flavors (I bet no one has ever said that before). Like these nacho hot dogs. They’re really great. I really like the contrast between the beefy dog flavor and the coolness of the guacamole and sour cream, along with the crunchiness of the chips.

These hot dogs have some of my favorite toppings on them (you can add whatever, of course).

Nacho Hot Dogs

Embellish As You Like

I recommend making a thin slice down the dogs before cooking them. Not all the way through, but about 1/4″. The slice will open up as the dogs cook. This gives the toppings a place to go. That way they don’t just roll off the dogs!

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

I could see adding refried beans. Or black olives. Jalapenos. Chopped tomatoes. Green chiles. You name it. Also try my other variation on nacho hot dogs. Same concept, different toppings.

Nacho Hot Dogs
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Nacho Hot Dogs

A dog and a bun make a great canvas for flavors (I bet no one has ever said that before). Like these nacho hot dogs. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 401kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 4 hot dogs
  • 4 hot dog buns warmed if desired
  • handful tortilla chips crumbled
  • 1 cup salsa
  • ½ cup Mexican shredded cheese
  • ½ cup guacamole
  • ½ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • cilantro chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Grill (or cook) your dogs as desired.
  • Place dogs in buns.
  • Top with remaining ingredients plus anything else you can find.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 583IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Fajita Seasoning Mix

We love our taco seasoning mix. It has a great spicy flavor that is perfect with ground beef for tacos. For fajitas we use this mix. Fajita seasoning mix doesn’t just have to be used on fajitas. We enjoy it mixed in (about a tablespoons worth) with sautéed bell peppers and sweet onions (one each medium green and red bell peppers and a medium sweet onion). The combination makes for the perfect burgers and hot dogs topping.

Fajita Seasoning Mix

Use This Everywhere

You can also sprinkle a bit of this fajita seasoning mix on hot dogs, grill them, and serve them on buns topped with the fajita-seasoned veggies. Add a little cheese too. We chopped the peppers and onion for the hot dogs. More fajita seasoning is a good thing.

We seasoned a few home-ground beef patties with the mix, grilled them, then served them topped with the veggies, which were sliced.

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RoyalHouse 6 Pack 32 Oz Plastic Spice Jars with Red Cap, Clear and Safe Plastic Bottle Containers with Shaker Lids for Storing Spice, Herbs and Seasoning Powders, BPA Free, Made in USA

Make a big batch of this and keep it in an airtight container in your pantry. This mix is perfect on beef. For chicken fajitas, try my chicken seasoning.

Fajita Seasoning Mix
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Fajita Seasoning Mix

Fajita seasoning mix doesn’t just have to be used on fajitas. We enjoy it mixed in (about a tablespoons worth) with sauteed bell peppers and sweet onions (one each medium green and red bell peppers and a medium sweet onion), which we then used to top burgers and hot dogs.
Course Seasoning Mix
Cuisine American
Keyword seasoning, southwestern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 191kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14233mg | Potassium: 953mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7810IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 10mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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AOZITA 14 Pcs Glass Spice Jars with Spice Labels – 4oz Empty Square Spice Bottles – Shaker Lids and Airtight Metal Caps – Chalk Marker and Silicone Collapsible Funnel Included

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

Also try my hot dogs with avocado.

Grilled Taco Dogs
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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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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Hot Mess Hot Dogs

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

Hot Mess Hot Dogs

A Kiss Of Heat

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

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

Also try my hot mess hamburgers.

Hot Mess Hot Dogs
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Hot Mess Hot Dogs

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

Equipment

Ingredients

For the hot dogs

  • 4 hot dogs
  • 4 hot dog buns

For the cheese topping

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

Instructions

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

Notes

The toppings won’t slide off easily if you first cut a shallow slit down the length of the hot dogs. After cooking, the slit will open up, giving the toppings a place to go.

Nutrition

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

Nutritional values are approximate.

TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

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!

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

Also try my southern-style picnic dogs.

Sonoran Hot Dogs
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Sonoran Hot Dogs

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

Ingredients

Instructions

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

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.

TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

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.

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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 Islander hot dogs.

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

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

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.

TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Grilled Hawaiian Hot Dogs

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

Grilled Hawaiian Hot Dogs

Oooh, The Toppings!

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

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

Grilled Hawaiian Hot Dogs
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Hawaiian Hot Dogs

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

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

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

Notes

Make a shallow cut down the lengths of your dogs before cooking and they’ll open up a bit, giving your toppings a place to go.

Nutrition

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

Nutritional values are approximate.

TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Grilled Cheesy Hot Dogs with Spicy Onions

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

Grilled Cheesy Hot Dogs with Spicy Onions

Go Big Or.. Well, Don’t.

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

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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 grilled Cincinnati hot dog.

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

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

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

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

Notes

I like to cut a long, thin slit down the tops of my dogs before cooking. They open up slightly when cooking, giving the toppings a great place to go!

Nutrition

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

Nutritional values are approximate.

TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce