Zippy Wiener Broil (1967) on Sandwiches of History

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Banana peppers provide a milder heat, while green bell peppers are cost-effective and add crunch.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while American cheese is often cheaper and melts well.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be healthier and customizable, while ketchup is a budget-friendly alternative.

hot dogs

🥗Healthier: turkey dogs

💰Cheaper: pork hot dogs

Turkey dogs are lower in fat, while pork hot dogs are often less expensive.

Toast a hot dog bun laid flat.

Broil a butterflied wiener.

Add Heinz chili sauce on top of the wiener.

Cover the wiener with American cheese.

Broil again to melt the cheese.

Add dill pickle relish, onion, and pickle for extra flavor.

Fold the sandwich together and taste it.

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