7 Ways To Get Weird With Hot Dogs

Julie R. Thomson
Updated

If you’re just heating up your hot dogs and serving them on a bun, you’re missing out on some serious hot dog creations. We’re not talking about toppings. We’re not even talking about spiral-cutting the dogs. We’re talking about thinking outside the bun (pun intended).

Whether you like them in natural casings ― which is actually intestines ― or without, hot dogs are a savory, salty, flavor bomb, and they’re a welcome addition to other recipes. Grilled cheese? Yep. Casseroles? Of course. Want to make it fancy? Oh, you know it. Check out the recipes, and see for yourself.

Crispy Crack Dogs

<strong>Get the <a href="http://kitchen-tested.com/2015/01/14/crispy-crack-dogs/" target="_blank">Crispy Crack Dogs recipe</a>&nbsp;from Kitchen Tested</strong>
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Chili Dog Tater Tot Casserole

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Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs

<strong>Get the <a href="http://thebakermama.com/recipes/grilled-cheese-hot-dogs/" target="_blank">Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs recipe</a>&nbsp;from The Baker Mama</strong>
Get the Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs recipe from The Baker Mama

Leftover Hot Dog Pizza With Caramelized Onions

<strong>Get the <a href="http://thefoodcharlatan.com/2017/06/30/leftover-hot-dog-pizza-recipe/" target="_blank">Leftover Hot Dog Pizza with Caramelized Onions recipe</a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;The Food Charlatan</strong>

Crunchy Nacho Crescent Dogs

<strong>Get the <a href="http://bevcooks.com/2013/08/crunchy-nacho-crescent-dogs-tablespoon-tuesdays/" target="_blank">Crunchy Nacho Crescent Dogs recipe</a>&nbsp;from Bev Cooks</strong>
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Fancy Hot Dogs

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fancy_hot_dogs/" target="_blank">Fancy Hot Dogs recipe</a>&nbsp;from Simply Recipes</strong>
Get the Fancy Hot Dogs recipe from Simply Recipes

Mac And Cheese Dog Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="https://mymommyworld.com/easy-dinner-recipes-mac-and-cheesedog-casserole/#_a5y_p=5816768" target="_blank">Mac And Cheese Dog Casserole recipe</a>&nbsp;from My Mommy World</strong>
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