6 Outrageous Ways to Dress Up Hot Dogs (Like Mexican Street Corn Style)
Jackie Alpers, 2015
We love ketchup and mustard. They’re tried-and-true classics that will always have a place in our refrigerators. But when it comes to topping our hot dogs, sometimes we need a little bit more oomph than they can provide. That’s why this summer we’re benching good old ketchup and mustard in favor of this all-star lineup of crazy-good toppings.
Mexican Street Corn Hot Dog (pictured above)
The creamy, spicy flavors of Mexican-style corn pair perfectly with the smokiness of a grilled hot dog. Toss roasted corn kernels with a little mayo and lime juice, and spoon them over the hot dog. Top with oregano, chili powder, crumbly Cotija cheese, hot sauce and mayo.
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Food Network Magazine came up with dozens of easy and inspired hot dog toppings. Our favorite: the Chimichanga Dog. To make one, dredge your dog in spicy chili powder, then wrap in a tortilla and deep-fry until crisp.
Jackie Alpers, 2015
To give your dog a spicy and smoky kick, top it with a generous smear of pimento cheese and garnish with sliced red bell peppers for crunch. The hot link melts the cheese slightly, creating an irresistibly creamy bite.
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Chicago-style hot dogs may sound like “been there, done that” territory, but we promise you’ve never had them like this. Sandwich King Jeff Mauro loads his tangy homemade bread-and-butter relish onto all-beef dogs before smothering them with spicy peppers and celery-salt fries.
As a West Virginia native, The Kitchen’s Katie Lee knows a thing or two about how locals like their dogs. Yellow mustard makes an appearance alongside chili and coleslaw! It sounds like an odd combo, but the cold, crunchy coleslaw creates a pleasing contrast to the hot and spicy chili.
It’s tough to improve on classic nachos, the ultimate appetizer that’s a perfect mishmash of textures and flavors. Leave it to grill master Bobby Flay to dress up his hot dogs with the same flavorful ingredients — even broken tortilla chips for crunch.
