Easy Homemade Hot Dog Recipe

hot dog sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often more affordable.

hot dog bun

🥗Healthier: whole grain bun

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns offer more fiber, while white bread can be a budget-friendly option.

Slice 2 onions in half and then slice them into thin pieces.

Add the sliced onions to a pan with a splash of vegetable oil.

Sprinkle garlic powder, salt to taste, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper over the onions.

Cook the onions on high heat for about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes until caramelized.

Slice 2 Serrano chilies and set aside for later use.

Score the hot dog sausages lightly on top without cutting too deep.

Add the scored sausages to the same pan with the caramelized onions.

Cook the sausages on high heat, moving them around to prevent burning, until golden brown.

Transfer the cooked sausages to a plate.

Toast the hot dog buns in the same pan until crispy on the bottom and warm inside.

Assemble the hot dog by placing the sausage in the bun, adding ketchup, mustard, pickles, caramelized onions, and Serrano chilies on top.

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