15 Hot Dogs You’ve Never Tried Before

BBQ Potato Chip Crunch Dog

Try this perfect pairing of crunchy potato chips and a right-off-the-grill hot dog. This BBQ-tastic hot dog is amazing with a sweet slathering of barbecue sauce and icy shreds of lettuce.

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins to 30 mins

 

Farmstand Slaw Dog

Go from garden to grill in two easy steps. Toss radishes, corn, carrots, and peppers in a quick lemon and olive oil dressing to make colorful slaw that’s suitable for any hot dog.

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Grill: 6 mins

 

Tube Steaks with Pickled Onion Topper

Sure, ketchup and mustard are great go-to toppers, but perfectly charred dogs taste even better when piled high with the bold flavor of tangy pickled onions. Toss them in red pepper flakes to turn up the heat.

Makes: 8 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

 

Chicago-Style Dogs

Create a Chicago-style dog right in your backyard. Our version features an all-beef frankfurter stacked with sport peppers, mustard, and fresh veggies—all coated in tangy pickle juice and nutty poppy seeds.

Makes: 8 servings

Yield: 8 hot dogs

Start to Finish: 25 mins

 

Chili-Mac Dog

Perfect for any party, this hot dog is a crowd-pleaser. Loaded with store-bought macaroni salad, corn chips, chili, and cilantro, it’s got everything but the kitchen sink.

Makes: 8 servings

Start to Finish: 25 mins

 

Classic Dogs with Tangy-Sweet Relish

Batter up and get ready for a dog that’ll bring you back to those baseball days of summer. Featuring snappy mustard, crunchy relish, smooth ketchup, and a juicy kosher pickle, this all-star hot dog is a surefire winner.

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 40 mins

Broil: 4 mins 500°F

 

Dogs with Avocado and Chips

A simple scoop of lime-infused avocado puts a fresh spin on an ordinary hot dog. Crunchy potato chips, slivered onions, and plum tomatoes provide the tasty finale.

Makes: 8 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

 

Jamie’s Chipotle Chili-Cheese Dogs

Chipotle, chili powder, and poppin’ jalapeno peppers make this chili-cheese dog the hottest on the block, thanks to chef Jamie Purviance. Don’t forget to include bacon for some extra sizzling flavor.

Makes: 8 servings

Yield: 8 hot dogs

Start to Finish: 20 mins

 

Lime Beer-Braised Salsa Dog

It’s no surprise that juicy hot dogs, zesty salsa, and a chilly bottle of beer are the stuff summer parties are made of. Our 3-in-1 summer hot dog features all of these flavors, plus spicy jalapenos and a touch of crumbled queso blanco.

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 7 mins

 

Hawaiian Dogs

Say “aloha” to a perky island-style dog, complete with a new wave of fresh toppings: caramelized onions, sweet teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, and grilled pineapple.

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 20 mins

Marinate: 30 mins

Grill: 10 mins

 

Pickled Peach and Bacon Dogs with Arugula Mayo

Pretty peaches make a deliciously sweet statement in this bacon-packed hot dog. We quick-pickle the peaches to enhance their bright flavor and add a little tang, then finish off with a savory slathering of our homemade arugula mayo.

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 30 mins

Grill: 5 mins

 

Summertime Hot Dogs with Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce

A bubbly can of Dr Pepper joins homemade BBQ sauce to create a life-of-the-party condiment for any plate of sizzling hot dogs. Don’t forget the onions, jalapenos, and a juicy kosher pickle.

Yield: 8 hot dogs and 4 cups sauce

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Cool: 10 mins

 

Summer Dogs

Our beefy hot dogs are piled mile-high with fresh garden vegetables like vinegar-tossed tomatoes, crunchy corn kernels, lettuce, and onion for a refreshingly tangy topper.

Makes: 8 servings

Yield: 8 hot dogs

Start to Finish: 25 mins

 

Mac and Cheese Dog

Mac and cheese on a hot dog? Oh, we went there. First, make your mac and cheese, then pile it on your hot dog. Add a pinch of chili powder, and you’ll love this nostalgic combo of two favorite childhood foods.

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 15 mins

Bake: 10 mins 400°F

 

Chilean-Style Hot Dog with Avocado-Chili Relish

Classic American frankfurters go South of the Border when embellished with avocado, cilantro, chile peppers, and zippy garlic sauce. Serve on a toasty hoagie bun.

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 40 mins

 

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