Everything You Need for the Best Hot Dog Bar Ever
There’s truly nothing like crisp, flavorful all-beef franks, served on a perfect bun and smothered with mustard, onion and sweet relish…or chili and cheese…or your personal favorite combination of hot dog toppings.
In honor of America’s backyard barbecue darling, we’ve whipped up a fresh guide packed with all the tips and tricks.
What’s the best way to cook hot dogs?
The best way to cook hot dogs is on the grill or stovetop, but we think delicious, all-beef jumbo franks taste best when they are grilled to perfection! There’s just nothing like a grill-marked hot dog, hot off the grill. We recommend you choose a great skinless hot dog with no MSG added. Pre-cooked hot dogs are a wonderful choice because you can simply heat and serve! When cooking Kansas City Steak All-Beef Hot Dogs, you’ll partially thaw the franks before placing them on your grill. Turn frequently until you achieve perfection and hot dogs are heated through. Remove from the grill and serve!
What is the best way to serve hot dogs?
Hot dogs are a versatile and well-loved summer entree, but experience has shown us the best way to serve hot dogs is a hot dog bar. Individual preferences for hot dog toppings cover a vast array of options, so a hot dog bar is the perfect way to check all the boxes.
What hot dog toppings should I serve on a hot dog bar?
The beauty of a hot dog bar is you can serve all the toppings you desire! Traditional hot dog toppings include: ketchup, mustard, grilled onion, fresh chopped onion, sweet relish, pickle relish, chili and shredded cheddar cheese. In addition, there are dozens of great hot dog recipes you can peruse to get fresh ideas for unique and popular hot dog toppings to serve. Read on for a few recommendations.
What are the best hot dog recipes?
There are hundreds of variations on a classic hot dog, but the best hot dog recipes all have a few things in common: they include fresh, flavorful hot dog toppings, they marry unique, complementary flavors together, and they pique your interest. While you’re searching for your new favorite, try any one of the following topping ideas:
Pile this creamy, tangy coleslaw onto your hot dog for a cool, crunchy topping that adds the perfect balance of texture and flavor to every bite.
Top your hot dog with this hearty Vidalia onion chili for a rich, savory layer of slow-cooked beef and sweet onion flavor that turns every bite into a classic chili dog.
Spread this creamy, smoky BBQ aioli on the bun or drizzle it over your hot dog for a rich, savory upgrade that pairs perfectly with grilled franks.
What sides should I serve with hot dogs?
The best sides for hot dogs are simple, easy to eat and require little to no preparation. A bowl filled with fresh, sliced watermelon or other seasonal fruit, fresh cut vegetables, a great potato salad or pasta salad would be perfect, or you could go with something even simpler like potato chips or steak fries.
Your questions have been answered, you have a great guide for hot dog toppings and a few stand out hot dog recipes ready to go! Tell us how you dress your hot dog in the comments below!