Fall is one of my favorite seasons because it is the official start of football. Football season means tailgating parties, home-viewing parties, and the final few barbecues of the year.
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.
Line the grill with your favorite hot dogs.
Grill them until they are extra crispy. If you're like me, you may want to burn them just ever-so-slightly.
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.
Place the mayonnaise into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the Buffalo sauce to the bowl.
Squeeze in half of a lemon.
Add as much or as little black pepper as you'd like.
Stir everything together, and now you've got a delicious Buffalo mayo.
Place the mayo aside, and dice the celery.
Take your perfectly grilled hot dogs and generously top with the Buffalo mayo.
Add the diced celery and blue cheese crumbles, and these Buffalo blue hot dogs are ready to enjoy.
For an amazing twist on regular nachos, try these nacho hot dogs that are sure to impress your guests.
Simply start with cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
Place a layer of shredded cheese on each hot dog.
Crumble up tortilla chips and add a layer on top of the cheese.
Add a generous layer of guacamole.
And then top with a layer of salsa or pico de gallo.
Drizzle a little bit of sour cream on the very top, and these nacho hot dogs are ready to serve.
Finally, if you really want to wow your guests, whip up a bowl of your favorite macaroni and cheese recipe.
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!
When I served these hot dogs 3 ways, everyone in the LittleThings office was clamoring to get one.
I definitely plan to make them again for my next tailgating or game-viewing party.
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.
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
Directions:
- 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
Directions:
- 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
Directions:
- Grill hot dogs according to package and place in hot dog rolls.
- Top hot dog with heaping spoonful of macaroni and cheese.
Which of these hot dogs 3 ways looks best to you? Let us know in the comments.
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