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Gourmet 30-Minute Grilled Hot Dog Bar Easy Fresh Toppings Recipe

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A quick and customizable grilled hot dog bar featuring fresh toppings and a creamy mustard mayo, perfect for casual entertaining and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 8 quality beef or pork hot dogs (natural casing recommended)
  • 8 soft brioche or potato buns, lightly toasted
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños (optional)
  • Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Ketchup (to taste)
  • Yellow mustard (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slaw: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, diced tomato, and sliced red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, toss to coat, and season with salt and pepper. Let sit while grilling.
  2. Mix the mustard mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and honey until smooth. Keep chilled until serving.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high (about 375°F). Clean and oil the grates.
  4. Grill the hot dogs perpendicular to the grates, turning frequently, until casing is crisp and hot dogs are heated through, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Toast the buns cut-side down on the grill for 2-3 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.
  6. Arrange grilled hot dogs and buns on a platter. Set out slaw, mustard mayo, ketchup, yellow mustard, pickles, jalapeños, and fresh herbs for a build-your-own hot dog bar.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

Do not poke holes in hot dogs before grilling to avoid drying out. Keep grill grates clean and oiled to prevent sticking. Prep toppings ahead and toss slaw with dressing just before serving to keep crisp. Toast buns lightly to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. For vegan, use plant-based hot dogs and vegan mayo.

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