Here’s a classic, simple Hot Dog recipe—quick, satisfying, and customizable 🌭
Classic Hot Dog (Serves 1–2)
Ingredients
- 2 hot dog sausages (beef, pork, chicken, or plant-based)
- 2 hot dog buns
- Optional toppings: mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, relish, chopped onions, shredded cheese, sauerkraut, pickles
Instructions
- Cook the sausages
- Boil: Place sausages in simmering water for 5–7 minutes.
- Pan-fry: Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan, cook 5–7 minutes, turning until browned.
- Grill: Preheat grill, cook 5–7 minutes, turning until slightly charred.
- Prepare the buns
- Optional: lightly toast buns on grill or in pan for 1–2 minutes.
- Assemble
- Place cooked sausage in bun.
- Add desired toppings.
Tips
- For extra flavor, split the sausage slightly before cooking to get more browning.
- Toasted buns + browned sausage = classic diner-style.
- Try creative toppings like chili, coleslaw, or jalapeños.
Variations
- Chicago-style: mustard, onions, relish, tomato, pickle, sport peppers
- Chili dog: topped with chili and cheese
- Cheese-stuffed sausage: slice and fill with cheese before cooking
- Vegan: plant-based sausage in a whole-grain bun
I can also give a quick 5-minute stovetop version or a grill-style hot dog recipe with crispy edges if you want.
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