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Happy National Hot Dog Day! It seems that some of us are hot dog obsessed. The research team at TDM Agency set out to uncover which U.S. states are the most hot dog-obsessed. They turned to Google Trends data, analyzing searches for phrases like “hot dog recipes,” “hot dog near me,” “best hot dog toppings” and more. Here is what they found:

• Nebraska ranks No. 1 for hot dog obsession, with over 223 searches per 100,000 residents.

• Alaska, despite its remote geography, comes second for hot dog-related Google searches.

• The South and Midwest dominate the top 10, with states like Kansas, Louisiana and Arkansas showing strong hot dog enthusiasm.

• Washington ranks last, making it the least hot dog-obsessed state in the U.S.

• Most top-ranking states show high interest in quick meals, comfort food and traditional American recipes.

While delicious, plan ol' ketchup, mustard and relish can get boring for hot dog lovers. Put a little haute in your dog this National Hot Dog Day (and all summer long) with these fun combinations! We have everything from pepper dogs to Vietnamese dogs to Italian dogs to German dogs to guacamole dogs. These hot dog recipes may really make you rethink the hot dog! 

1. Guac Dog – mashed avocado, chopped tomatoes, sliced jalapenos and chopped cilantro
2. Salad Dog – lettuce, diced red onions, chopped tomatoes, chopped cucumbers and drizzle of honey-mustard dressing
3. Spicy Pepper Dog – sliced red bell pepper, sliced Anaheim peppers, chopped red onion and roasted red pepper dressing
4. Bánh mì – shaved daikon radish, grated carrot, sliced cucumbers, chopped fresh mint and cilantro, sliced fresh jalapenos, mayo and a drizzle of sriracha or hoisin sauce
5. Peruvian Dog – cooked french fries or hashbrowns, chopped parsley and Aji Amarillo paste (serve with ketchup, mustard and mayo for dipping)
6. Onion Dip Dog – onion dip, chopped green onions and crushed potato chips
7. Italian Dog – pesto, diced tomato, shredded Parmesan cheese, fresh slivered basil 
8. Steak Dog – onions, cherry tomatoes (halved), crumbled blue cheese and a drizzle of steak sauce
9. Slaw Dog – finely shredded cabbage, grated carrot, sliced pickles, sprinkling of celery seed and a drizzle of cole slaw dressing
10. Frito Pie – chili, shredded cheese, diced onions, crushed corn chips and jalapenos
11. German Dog – sauerkraut, brown mustard, caraway seeds
12. Nacho Dog – chili con queso, diced tomato, jalapenos, diced avocado and crumbled tortilla chips

Source for statistics: TDM Agency

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