So in preparation, I’ve been on the lookout for amazing tailgating recipes, like these incredible bacon-wrapped mini apple pies. Luckily, I stumbled upon three delicious and creative hot dog recipes that will be perfect for my next tailgating party.
Using these very simple and inexpensive recipes, I can quickly make hot dogs three ways that will surprise and impress my guests. In fact, I was so excited to make these that I cooked them right here in the LittleThings office for our office party. The results?
These tasty hot dogs just flew off the tray!
First, I made Buffalo blue hot dogs that had the perfect spicy kick. Then, I prepared nacho hot dogs as a fun twist on traditional chips and salsa. And finally, because I was feeling extra indulgent, I made macaroni and cheese hot dogs. They were all so good that I don’t know if I could pick a favorite.
Scroll through to see how well these tailgating hot dogs served three ways turned out, and check out the easy-to-follow recipes below.
This might be your last chance to use your grill for the year, so fire up the propane and get started. Or, if you don't have a backyard grill, a small indoor grill will work just fine.
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Line the grill with your favorite hot dogs.
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Grill them until they are extra crispy. If you're like me, you may want to burn them just ever-so-slightly.
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To turn your ordinary hot dog into a Buffalo blue one, simply start with mayonnaise, Buffalo sauce, lemon, black pepper, celery, and blue cheese crumbles.
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Place the mayonnaise into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
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Add the Buffalo sauce to the bowl.
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Squeeze in half of a lemon.
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Add as much or as little black pepper as you'd like.
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Stir everything together, and now you've got a delicious Buffalo mayo.
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Place the mayo aside, and dice the celery.
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Take your perfectly grilled hot dogs and generously top with the Buffalo mayo.
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Add the diced celery and blue cheese crumbles, and these Buffalo blue hot dogs are ready to enjoy.
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For an amazing twist on regular nachos, try these nacho hot dogs that are sure to impress your guests.
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Simply start with cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
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Place a layer of shredded cheese on each hot dog.
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Crumble up tortilla chips and add a layer on top of the cheese.
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Add a generous layer of guacamole.
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And then top with a layer of salsa or pico de gallo.
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Drizzle a little bit of sour cream on the very top, and these nacho hot dogs are ready to serve.
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Finally, if you really want to wow your guests, whip up a bowl of your favorite macaroni and cheese recipe.
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Then, simply add a heaping serving of mac and cheese to the top of your hot dog. It really is the easiest of the three recipes!
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When I served these hot dogs 3 ways, everyone in the LittleThings office was clamoring to get one.
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I definitely plan to make them again for my next tailgating or game-viewing party.
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With these easy-to-make Buffalo blue, nacho, and macaroni and cheese hot dogs, my guests will be sure to know who throws the best parties in the neighborhood.
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These 3 hot dog recipes are absolutely easy to follow!
Buffalo Blue Hot Dogs Recipe
Ingredients:
- Hot dogs
- Hot dog rolls
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Buffalo sauce
- 1/2 lemon
- Black pepper
- 2 sticks celery
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- Grill hot dogs according to package and place in hot dog rolls.
- Combine mayonnaise and Buffalo sauce in a mixing bowl.
- Squeeze 1/2 lemon into the mixing bowl.
- Add black pepper, as desired, and mix thoroughly.
- Dice celery sticks.
- Drizzle Buffalo mayo on each hot dog.
- Top with diced celery and blue cheese crumbles.
Nacho Hot Dogs Recipe
Ingredients:
- Hot dogs
- Hot dog rolls
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups tortilla chips, crumbled
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Grill hot dogs according to package and place in hot dog rolls.
- Place cheddar cheese on hot dog.
- Top with crumbled tortilla chips.
- Spread a layer of guacamole and salsa.
- Drizzle with sour cream.
Macaroni and Cheese Hot Dogs Recipe
Ingredients:
- Hot dogs
- Hot dog rolls
- Macaroni and cheese, cooked
- Grill hot dogs according to package and place in hot dog rolls.
- Top hot dog with heaping spoonful of macaroni and cheese.