This Labor Day maybe you’re looking for a fresh way to spice up your hot dog menu. Take a look at the list below for a few creative hot dog recipes to impress your guests this holiday. And if you’re a fan of casserole-style hot dogs, there’s this delicious, homemade Hot Dog Chili Casserole recipe everyone will love.
Best Hot Dog Recipes for Labor Day
Chicago Hot Dogs (pictured above): Although common in the windy city, it may not be a combination you’re familiar with: Serve grilled or steamed all beef hot dogs on a poppy seed bun. Top it off with chopped onion, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, a dill pickle wedge, tomato slices, sport peppers and season with celery salt. Buffalo Wing Dogs: Top a grilled chicken sausage with chunky blue cheese dressing, thinly sliced celery and a few dashes of hot sauce. Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs: Don’t use fancy thick-cut bacon for this one. Something like Original Oscar Meyer is best. Cheeseburger Hot Dogs: Instead of a hot dog, roll extra lean ground beef into the same shape as a hot dog and grill. Melt All-American cheese on top then add mustard, ketchup, finely diced onion and of course, pickles. Chipotle-Bacon Hot Dog Bites: These bite-size hot dog snacks are totally addictive—and they’re ready in less than 30 minutes. Nacho Hot Dogs: Top a grilled spicy beef hot dog with nacho cheese sauce, salsa, pickled jalapeños, sour cream and crushed corn chips. Southwestern Hot Dogs: Sweet corn, black beans and pico de gallo. Topped off with a drizzle of chipotle ketchup. Hawaiian BBQ Hot Dogs: Top with your favorite barbecue sauce, chunks of fresh pineapple and thinly sliced green bell peppers. Philly Cheese Hot Dogs: Drizzle an all beef hot dog with gooey melted cheese, then top with your choice of grilled mushrooms, onions or green peppers. Serve on a warm hoagie roll. Teriyaki Hot Dog Skewers: Kids’ favorite cookout food gets dressed up with fruit and veggies for an out-of-the-ballpark snack. Italian Hot Dogs: Grill a sweet or spicy Italian Sausage then top it off with grilled green peppers and onions, a drizzle of warm marinara sauce, and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and oregano. Pimento Cheese Dogs: Top your favorite all beef hot dog with a generous serving of homemade pimento cheese and thinly sliced celery. BLT Hot Dogs: Use a slice of bacon to spiral wrap the hot dog, then fry. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and a drizzle of mayonnaise.
