7 Awesome Ways to Trick Out Your Hot Dog

May 28, 2011 4:01 pm

Because ketchup and mustard won't make you a hero

By Jess Kapadia

Forget what they're actually made of, it's what you dream up and put on top that makes man bite dog. With apologies to our beloved ketchup and mustard, it's time to start thinking outside the box.

Along the Jersey Shore you might find a hot dog smothered in spicy potatoes or wrapped in pizza dough. Seattleites swear by cream cheese and sriracha on their split, grilled sausages. Whether you hail from the D.C., land of the legendary half-smoke, or swear by Maine "red snappers," we guarantee there's a fully loaded and accessorized hot dog out there for you. We've rounded 7 awesome ways to dress up a celebrated American essential, so you'll never suffer from frank fatigue again.

7 Awesome Ways to Trick Out Your Hot Dog

A Sonoran dog with all (and we mean ALL) the fixins.

THE SONORAN

Can't decide what you want on your hot dog? The Sonoran just may be your Holy Grail: Bacon-wrapped, and topped with tomatoes, onions, cotija, tomatillo salsa, pinto beans, ketchup and mayo.

Photo: accidental hedonist on Flickr

THE CUBANO

Wrapped in ham and swiss, grilled and topped with pickles and mustard. Like a Cuban sandwich, but still a hot dog.

Photo credit: Man Bites Dog Austin

BUFFALO BLEU

Buffalo sauce and bleu cheese — try it with a few crunchy celery leaves on top to round out the whole flavor experience.

Photo: JOE MARINARO on Flickr

SOUTH CAROLINA DOG

The best of the barbecue world all in one. Can't choose between chicken and a hot dog? Now you don't have to, this one's topped with tangy mustard-based South Carolina BBQ sauce and coleslaw!

Photo: eprater on Flickr

DANGER DOG

Named for the questionable conditions under which it's griddled, the Tijuana or "Danger Dog," wrapped in bacon and smothered in sliced onions, pickled jalapenos, ketchup and mustard may be the tastiest risk you take all day.

Photo: arnold | inuyaki on Flickr