hot dog bar

For some delicious summertime fun create an All-American Hot Dog Bar at your next grill event or camping excursion.  Try my classic side dish toppings and add in a few of your own favorites. Your friends and family will be glad you did!

All-American Hot Dog Bar

lb elbow macaroni (or your favorite noodle)

cheddar cheese (shredded)

tbsp butter

tbsp cream cheese

milk

sea salt and black pepper

lbs hot dogs

hot dog rolls

bacon

red onion (diced)

beans (or chili)

cheddar (shredded)

bleu cheese (crumbles)

yellow mustard

deli mustard

ketchup

sweet relish

Cook elbow macaroni per instructions on the box.  Drain macaroni and place back into a hot pot.

Add butter, milk and cream cheese and blend well.

With the pot over low heat add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted.  Add additional milk if necessary.

Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste

Quick Mac and Cheese

Place bacon on a parchment lined cookie sheet and place in 425 degree F. preheated oven for 18-20 minutes.  Drain bacon on paper towels and allow to cool.  Chop bacon when cool and place into a serving bowl.

Chop red onion and place into a serving bowl.

Place condiments and cheese in serving bowls

Cook hot dogs on preheated grill.  Roll hot dogs every few minutes to get good grill marks on them.

Heat baked beans and place in a serving bowl. 

Place hot mac and cheese in a serving bowl.

Place hot dogs and rolls on serving platters.   

Set up the All-American Hot Dog Bar and enjoy!

Nothing screams summer more than a hot dog bar! Grab your buns and dogs and a whole lot of toppings. This is super fun and delicious!

How to Make a Hot Dog Bar

hot dogs

brioche buns

White cheddar cheese

onions

corn corn salad

green beans

shallot

pineapple

Baked beans ((try it!))

gorgonzola

Chives

Pickle spears

Bacon

Tomato

Shredded lettuce

Jalapeno apple slaw

Ketchup

Yellow mustard

Spicy brown mustard

Ranch dressing

Buffalo wing sauce

BBQ sauce

To make the hot dog bar an easy process, make a list of all the toppings you&#x27;d like to have out. You can chop, cut and grate all of them the night before, place them in separate bowls or jars, then cover and store them in the fridge until it&#x27;s go-time! For cookouts, I like to estimate about 1.5 hot dogs per person. For toppings, they will differ depending on what&#x27;s popular in your family. I&#x27;d say as long as you have 1 cup of most toppings (for instance, you don&#x27;t need an entire cup of bacon! But you do need a cup of cheese and tomatoes), you&#x27;re good. Use your judgement! Don&#x27;t be afraid to get crazy - baked beans and mac and cheese actually taste amazing on hot dogs. Make it a carb party.

To make the grilled corn salad I mention above: stir together about 1 ½ cups corn kernels with 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, a pinch of salt and pepper, a 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, juice from ½ lime and 2 to 3 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese. This can be made the night before, but is probably best 2 to 3 hours before.

To make the jalapeno apple slaw I mention above: toss together 2 cups shredded green cabbage with 1 grated apple, 1 thinly sliced jalapeno pepper, a pinch of salt and pepper, a drizzle of olive oil and juice from ½ lime. This can be made the night before. Gets even more flavor in the fridge!

Enjoy building your own hot dog bar with four different topping combinations!

Hot Dog Bar Ideas

fresh pineapple, chopped small

red onions, thinly sliced

cilantro

barbecue sauce

chopped green chile

Queso Blanco Dip

hot dog buns

butter,

poppy seeds, for the buns

roma tomatoes, sliced

dill pickle spears

sweet pickle relish

white onion, very finely chopped

pepperoncini, sliced

beans

coleslaw

Grill the hot dogs and toast the buns. Set the toppings out while the hot dogs are on the grill.

Let each person assemble their hot dogs with as much or as little of each topping as they like best.

What a fantastic and fun idea for summer cookouts! I love that everyone gets to top their dog the way they'd like. So many great food choices, but I've got my eyes on that Chicago Dog for sure!

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