10 Hot Dogs for Your Next Football Party
Football season is here, and what better way to celebrate than taking your game-day bites over the top — literally! These adventurous accoutrements will take the humble hot dog to whole new levels. And don’t worry, vegetarian or vegan hot dogs pair perfectly with any of these toppings so no one has to miss out.
The Cincinnati Chili Dog
Spread mustard inside a white bun followed by a boiled hot dog. Carefully pour warm, Cincinnati-style chili overtop. If you don’t have thinner, Cincinnati-style on hand, you can always substitute your favorite variety. Top with chopped onion and finish with shredded cheddar cheese.
The Fancy Dog
Bring together the sweet and savory flavors of a charcuterie board — inside a bun! Spread fig jam inside a toasted, whole-wheat bun followed by a grilled chicken-apple sausage. Slide in squares of sharp cheddar cheese. Place folds of prosciutto overtop and garnish with diced gherkins.
The Aloha
For a taste of the tropics, serve grilled hot dogs in sweet, Hawaiian buns. Garnish with diced pineapple and cubes of smoked ham. The final touch? A drizzle of sweet barbecue sauce.
The Monte Cristo Breakfast Dog
Brinner anyone? Place a grilled hot dog inside a toasted, white bun. Spread the hot dog with mayonnaise. Top with a slice of gouda, then broil in the oven until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with a fried egg.
The Thai Dog
Grill a tofu hot dog according to package directions and place in a sesame seed bun. Top with slices of tomato, diced cucumber and bean sprouts. Garnish with chopped, fresh cilantro and peanut sauce.
The Porker
Have a game-day appetite? Then, this pick is for you. Place a grilled hot dog inside a white bun followed by sautéed white onion slices. Top with diced ham, diced bacon and sausage crumbles. Finish with a drizzle of maple syrup.
The Manchego Dog
This hot dog is simple but full of flavor. Place a grilled hot dog inside a honey bun. Slide triangles of manchego cheese around the hot dog. Drizzle nutty romesco sauce overtop and garnish with chopped, fresh thyme.
The Corn Chip Dog
Craving a bit more crunch? Place a grilled hot dog inside a white bun. Carefully ladle hot chili overtop followed by diced tomato, shredded lettuce and corn chips. Drizzle taco sauce and sour cream overtop.
The Grand Slam
For a taste reminiscent of the ballpark, place boiled hot dogs inside white buns. Wrap them in foil and set in a cardboard carrier or wooden tray. Set out squirt bottles of ketchup and mustard alongside bowls of relish and chopped white onion.
Le Chien
Say bonjour to the French-inspired hot dog. Begin by boiling hot dogs in a can of french onion soup. Once warmed and cooked through, slide them into white buns. Top with onions from the soup and sprinkle gruyère and mozzarella cheeses overtop. Broil in the oven until the cheese has melted and turned golden brown. Once cooled, sprinkle with chopped parsley.
A Very Veggie Hot Dog Alternative
Transform crunchy carrots to grilled sensations that pack all the classic flavor.