Say Goodbye To Boring Basic, And Hello To These Tasty Hot Dog Recipes • FoodnService

If you love hot dogs but are feeling uninspired by the usual ketchup and mustard, it’s time to elevate your hot dog game! These 14 sizzling recipes are here to breathe new life into your favorite classic, transforming it from ordinary to extraordinary.

From bold flavor combinations to creative toppings, these recipes will show you just how versatile hot dogs can be. Whether you’re in the mood for a gourmet twist, a spicy kick, or something completely unexpected, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here to make your next hot dog dinner a memorable one.

Think beyond the basics and explore recipes like loaded chili cheese dogs, tangy BBQ slaw dogs, or even international-inspired creations like a banh mi hot dog or a taco dog. These recipes aren’t just delicious—they’re also fun to make, so you can turn dinner into a culinary adventure.

Avocado Hot Dog

Dress up a simple meal of hot dogs with slices of healthy avocado to the bun. The results are a perfect blend of smooth avocado, savory hot dog and crunchy sprouts in a pillowy soft bun. Drizzle mustard over the top for a fresh and flavorful way to enhance the taste of a simple dinner.
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Hot Dog Tacos

If you have never had a hot dog taco, then you have to try this recipe. A corn tortilla is wrapped around hot dogs and fried to crispy perfection. Then add all of your favorite taco toppings to the top; from lettuce and cheese to peppers and salsa, you can add it all to this dish for the crispiest take on hot dogs ever.
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Hot Dog Charro Beans

Make a pot of cowboy beans to serve for dinner any night of the week. It is thick, filling and hearty. Serve it like a bowl of stew and offer cornbread on the side, for a tasty way to use hot dogs in a dinnertime dish.
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Grilled Sauerkraut Hot Dogs

Grilled hot dogs are always a tasty idea. This recipe adds sauerkraut to the top for a tangy kick that compliments smoky hot dogs perfectly. Serve this easy dish with potato salad, corn on the cob or a plate of sliced tomatoes..
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Thai Street Dogs

This easy update to hot dogs tastes so good! With a peanut, garlic and ginger slaw over the top, each bite is bursting with flavors that will transport your taste-buds to the streets of Thailand with the first bite.
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Chicago Style Hot Dogs

Adding fresh ingredients like tomatoes and onions to a hot dog is an easy upgrade to a classic. This recipe makes hot dogs Chicago style; piled high with peppers, tomato, onion and mustard with a fresh green relish. You will love the medley of flavors these dogs offer. They taste like they were dragged through the garden on their way to the table.
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Cheesy Hot Dog Casserole

If you need a budget stretcher dish that will fill your family with great flavors and simple ingredients, then you need to check out this hot dog casserole recipe. It is cheesy, saucy and so hearty. With pasta, cheese, tomato sauce, mushrooms and hot dogs in every bite.
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Air Fryer Pigs in Blanket

This recipe makes the best fast dinner. Wrap hot dogs in dough and pop them in the air fryer for a fast and fun food that even the kids will like. You can have these on the table in under ten minutes. Serve with ketchup, mustard or cheese dip.
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Kimchi Hot Dogs

hot dogs are the perfect place to add kimchi! Mix mayo with your kimchi to make a slaw topping that is slightly sweet, a little tangy and so good paired with salty, smoky hot dogs. This might sound like an odd combination, but you are going to love the explosion of flavors each bite offers.
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Chili Cheese Dog Pizza

This is such a unique and tasty twist on pizza! It uses chili dog ingredients on a tasty crust to make a mash up meal that the whole family will like. Add your favorite chili dog toppings from cheddar cheese, to onions, mustard, or whatever you like for a personalized pizza night.
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Club Hot Dogs

If you can’t resist club sandwiches for lunch, this hot dog recipe will grab your attention. It uses all of the club sammy toppings and piles them on a smoky hot dog. Diced ham, bacon and turkey with cheese, lettuce and tomatoes make such a filling and tasty way to make over a classic American staple like hot dogs. Crumble chip crumbs over the top for added crunch and even more flavor.
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Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Dogs

After you make these homemade jalapeno cheddar corn dogs you will never reach for a frozen box of corn dogs again. These are so easy to make and so flavorful. They have a great blend of corn muffin batter with a kick of pepper spice, with cheese wrapped around a beef hot dog. I have a feeling after you try one, you will reach for a second!
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Korean Hot Dogs

If you haven’t had a Korean hot dog, then you are missing out! They have cheese and hot dogs on a stick, and are wrapped in a delicious batter and rolled in any number of toppings. From seeds, to cheese or even cheetos! You are going to love this delicious twist on a simple staple meat.
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Hot Dog Foil Packs

This easy meal can be cooked over a campfire and uses cheap ingredients to make a filling meal. All you need are potatoes, hot dogs, onions, butter and spices to make a flavorful dinner. This can be made in the backyard, or on a camping trip, or you can even bake them in your oven if you have a craving.
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