You can’t go wrong with sauteed onion on a dog. It’s the perfect pairing. To offset a bit of that onion sweetness throw in some pepper jack cheese and the crunch of fresh tomato.
Note: I made these dogs using a griddle on my grill. You can also make them in a skillet (preferably cast iron) on the stove top.
Preheat a griddle on the grill or a skillet over high heat.
Sprinkle one tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning out on plate. Roll the hot dogs in the seasoning, coating well. Transfer to the griddle or skillet and cook on all sides until nicely darkened. Remove.
Toast buns as desired.
Toss the onion with the olive oil and remaining Cajun seasoning. Add to griddle or skillet and saute until tender, stirring often. Remove.
Top each bun with a slice of cheese. Add a hot dog, half of the onions and half of the tomatoes. Top with mustard and serve.
Notes
The original recipe called for Creole mayonnaise. If you have it, use it. I substituted Creole mustard.