Description
This best hot dog recipe is a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing classic American favorite. With juicy grilled franks, pillowy buns, and flavorful toppings like mustard, ketchup, onions, and relish, it’s the perfect choice for barbecues, parties, or weeknight dinners. Discover how to make the ultimate hot dogs that everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 package hot dogs (beef or your choice)
1 package hot dog buns
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 small onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
Instructions
1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. Grill the hot dogs, turning occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until lightly charred.
3. While grilling, steam or microwave the hot dog buns until soft.
4. Dice the onion finely and set aside.
5. Place each hot dog in a bun.
6. Drizzle mustard and ketchup over the hot dogs.
7. Top with diced onions and a spoonful of relish.
8. Serve immediately with sides like chips, coleslaw, or baked beans.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the buns lightly on the grill.
If indoors, use a cast iron skillet for smoky sear.
Let guests build their own hot dogs with a toppings bar for fun gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog with bun and toppings
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg