The right hot dog toppings can make the difference between eating a good hot dog and enjoying a great one. Typical toppings include mustard, ketchup, relish, chili and sauerkraut. However, there are many more toppings that can be used to create the ultimate hot dog.
Hot Dog Toppings
Want to go south of the border? Try adding some salsa or guacamole. Prefer an Asian flair? Add some Teriyaki sauce. Mayonnaise can taste good on a hot dog as well as barbecue sauce or ranch dressing. Pickle lovers can add dill pickle chips.
Enjoy onions? Chop up some yellow onions or sauté some to be added on top. An alternative are onion rings which can be cut into small pieces. Melted cheese can add great flavor. Caution needs be taken that the cheese is cool enough not to burn the mouth and tongue. Some people like to add baked beans, while others enjoy sprinkling on some celery salt.
Toppings for Hot Dogs
Try a bacon wrapped hot dog. Be sure to remove the grease. If you are of garlic lover, add some garlic sauce. People with a sweet tooth can toss on some honey. For a more salty hot dog, crumble up some potato chips and sprinkle them on top. For a fresher taste, add some shredded lettuce along with diced tomatoes.
Some people enjoy very hot and spicy food. If this is the case, put on some jalapeno peppers or Tabasco sauce. Have a cold beverage available, just in case.
How to Make Hot Dogs
When making hot dogs and determining their toppings, it is important to decide how the hot dog will be cooked. The most versatility could be with the hot dog that is cooked on a barbecue. Other cooking options include boiling them in water, cooking them in a microwave, baking or broiling them.
Although microwave cooking is the quickest, most flavor will be obtained from the grill. Hot dogs are an American staple. A particular favorite at baseball games, there are many ways to add flavor to this American classic. Don’t be afraid to experiment with a variety of different toppings or mixtures of toppings.
One can stay with traditional favorites such as mustard and ketchup, while others can venture into other topping possibilities from cheese, to salsa, to barbecue sauce and more. The main idea is to find toppings for hot dogs that help this dish to become more flavorful and more pleasing to the palate of whoever is eating it.
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