Description
If you’re craving a quick and satisfying meal, The Best Hot Dog Recipe is your go-to solution. Perfect for backyard barbecues, family dinners, or last-minute meals, this easy recipe delivers juicy sausages tucked into warm, toasted buns, topped with the perfect combo of mustard, ketchup, and more. It’s one of those classic food ideas that fits in any menu — whether you’re hunting for easy dinner options, casual lunch inspiration, or quick bites that please everyone. With minimal prep, flexible toppings, and mouthwatering results, this hot dog is bound to become a staple in your collection of breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, and easy recipe wins.
Ingredients
6 high-quality hot dog sausages
6 soft hot dog buns
0.5 cup ketchup
0.5 cup yellow mustard
0.33 cup sweet relish or diced pickles (optional)
0.25 cup chopped onions (raw or caramelized)
0.25 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or American, optional)
crushed potato chips or crispy onions for topping (optional)
butter or oil for toasting buns
Instructions
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan.
2. Place sausages on the grill or pan and rotate occasionally. Cook for 5–7 minutes until lightly charred.
3. Brush buns with butter or oil and toast cut-side down until golden.
4. Place one sausage in each bun and layer with ketchup, mustard, onions, relish, cheese, or toppings of choice.
5. Serve immediately with a variety of toppings on the side for customization.
Notes
Toasting the buns prevents sogginess and adds a buttery crunch.
Always use tongs to turn sausages so you don’t puncture the casing.
For entertaining, set up a hot dog topping bar with sauces and crispy extras.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg