Hawaiian, Ranch, Ssam, Elote, Ranch, Banh Mi, Shishito, and Reuben. It isn't often you see those words in a line-up together. It is not often you see some of those words at all, but when it comes to hot dogs, each one is a fresh new topping that can blow ketchup and mustard out of the water!
Here are just a couple of these recipes to whet your appetite. If you want to explore the other different toppings, check out all 8 different toppings.
Ranch Dog - Ranch Dressing + potato chips + Creamy Ranch Slaw + pickled hot peppers + chopped chives
- Ranch Dressing
Preparation
Stir together buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, vinegar, and garlic powder in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Ingredients
MAKES 1 CUP
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- Creamy Ranch Slaw
Preparation
Toss cabbage with ranch dressing in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Ingredients
MAKES 3 CUPS
- 3 cups thinly sliced red and green cabbage
- ½ cup Ranch Dressing
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Elote Dog - Mayonnaise + Charred-Corn Salsa + raw tomatillo wedges + Tajín Clásico seasoning
- Charred-Corn Salsa
Preparation
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat (or heat a dry large cast-iron skillet over medium-high). Grill corn, turning occasionally, until lightly charred, 5–8 minutes. Let cool. Cut kernels off cobs.
Toss kernels with queso fresco, onion, oil, and lime zest in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Ingredients
MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS
- 2 ears of corn, husked
- 2 ounces crumbled queso fresco
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper