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    Home » Recipes » Sandwich Recipes

    All-American Hot Dog Bar

    Published: May 25, 2018 · Modified: Oct 20, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    #ad What's on your menu for the upcoming Memorial Day Holiday? How about my All-American Hot Dog Bar featuring Americas favorite Ball Park®Hot Dogs! Check out my post to learn more about my Hot Dog Bar and @BallParkBrand #MasterYourSummer

    There is just something magical about Grilled Hot Dogs. Add your favorite toppings and you’ve got The All-American Hot Dog Bar!

    Grilled Hot Dogs on Potato Rolls with different toppings sitting on a White Platter

    What could be more American than gathering together with your friends and family for a cookout? And when it’s time to grill, that means it’s time to reach for your favorite style of hot dogs. 

    Hot dogs are synonymous with summertime and when I’m having fun in the great outdoors, whether I’m camping or in my backyard, you can be sure that hot dogs are on the menu!

    bowls of toppings for a hot dog bar with grilled ball park hot dogs on a white platter with hot dog rolls next to it all sitting on a wooden cutting board

    I’ve gathered my ingredients together to give you some ideas of how you can change up your toppings on an all-American favorite.

    hot dogs with grill marks cooking on a barbecue grill

    Hot dogs are one of the friendliest foods I know. They’re easy to prepare and are delicious with any topping you want to add to them. You can get as creative as you like or just enjoy The All-American Dog with yellow mustard and relish. That’s still my favorite way to eat them. It lets the deliciousness of a hot dog shine through.

    hot dogs with assorted toppings placed diagonally on a white serving tray

    For my All-American Hot Dog Bar, I wanted to create a few new classics for my friends to try. But it really comes down to what you like to eat and your favorite toppings. Let your creative juices flow and every time you grill, create a new topping to share with your friends and family.

    I thought about the toppings I wanted to serve and decided to use a few classic grill time side dishes as toppings. Nothing goes better with hot dogs than baked beans….mmmm. Unless of course its mac and cheese!

    What’s your favorite topping?

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    All-American 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!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time12 mins
    Total Time32 mins
    Course: Entree with side dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 617kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    Quick Mac and Cheese

    • ½ lb elbow macaroni or your favorite noodle
    • 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • 2 tbsp cream cheese
    • ¼ cup milk
    • sea salt and black pepper to taste

    Hot Dog Bar Toppings

    • 2 lbs hot dogs
    • 16 hot dog rolls
    • 1 lb bacon cooked crispy and chopped
    • 1 cup red onion diced
    • 15 ounces baked beans or chili
    • 2 cups cheddar shredded
    • 1 cup bleu cheese crumbles
    • ¼ cup yellow mustard
    • ¼ cup deli mustard
    • ¼ cup ketchup
    • ½ cup sweet relish
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    Instructions

    Quick Mac and Cheese

    • 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

    All-American Hot Dog Bar

    • 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!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1353mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 316mg | Iron: 3.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Samuel Davis

      July 24, 2019 at 6:42 am

      5 stars
      Wow!!! This is extremely brilliant. Such kinds of brilliant thinking. Always look for this kinds of special things. Thanks a lot for your nice article.

      Reply
    2. Holly

      May 29, 2018 at 10:42 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! This looks perfect. I am hungry just reading your post! Definitely going to make this recipe!

      Reply
    3. Dana

      May 27, 2018 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      My goodness, these hot dogs look delicious! My mouth is watering now 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Stephanie

      May 26, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      My boys absolutely love hot dogs. I never thought of putting so many toppings on them! I usually eat mine with only ketchup and so do my boys. My youngest just has it cut up and my oldest has recently started to use a bun with his. That’s as adventurous as they’ve gotten yet!

      Reply
    5. Msddah

      May 26, 2018 at 2:46 pm

      4 stars
      O wow they all look so great. Never seen pasta in a hot dog before. I would like to try that sometime!

      Reply
    6. Ayana Aden

      May 26, 2018 at 2:03 pm

      MMMMM! Looks so good! Now I’m craving hot dogs. Lol. Great post!

      Reply
    7. Phạm Lê Khánh Trang

      May 26, 2018 at 11:07 am

      Nice recipe. I just want to try it out right now. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    8. Jessa

      May 26, 2018 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      There is mac and cheese on that hot dog! I used to consider myself a mac and cheese connoisseur and would devour that hot dog immediately! #drooling This is hot dog bar is perfect for our Memorial Day BBQ!

      Reply
    9. Angela Tolsma

      May 26, 2018 at 8:49 am

      A mac and cheese hot dog is totally something I would enjoy! Definitely have to try some of these next time we are at the beach and bringing food!

      Reply
    10. Yaroslava

      May 26, 2018 at 4:09 am

      Your pictures make it all look so delicious! these all look really good!

      Reply
    11. Stephanie T.

      May 25, 2018 at 11:46 pm

      This is a fun idea! We always get Ball Park hot dogs because it seems like the only kind everyone will agree on. Your pictures make me want to start grilling and invite everyone over right now! I love chili and shredded cheese on mine.

      Reply

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