12 Hot Dogs That Will Make You Rethink the Hot Dog This Weekend Grilling Sandwiches Dinner

Donna John
8 months ago

While delicious, plan ol' ketchup, mustard and relish can get boring for hot dog lovers. Put a little haute in your dog this weekend 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! 

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  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 – sauerkrautbrown mustardcaraway seeds
  12. Nacho Dog – chili con queso, diced tomato, jalapenos, diced avocado and crumbled tortilla chips

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Comments (9)

Donna John
Meredith Schneider, what brand of hot dogs do you buy? I know whatever you buy would be the healthiest!
Elisa Schmitz
I love these ideas, Donna John! I love the Kosher beef hot dogs best!
Donna John
Right now, the Peruvian Dog is my fave! Still hoping I make it to Peru one day!
Meredith Schneider
Mmmmmm! So many options Donna John I want one of each!
Meredith Schneider
Yes please Donna John! I’ll have a German dog 👌 agree with Elisa All Schmitz 30Seconds, Kosher beef dogs are our favorites!
Sheri B Doyle
Well I have to have a veggie dog. Make it a frito pie and I would be in heaven!
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