Classic American Hot Dogs (Printable)

Soft buns filled with savory sausages, topped with mustard, ketchup, relish, and chopped onions.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Sausages & Buns

01 - 4 frankfurter or hot dog sausages
02 - 4 long hot dog buns

→ Toppings

03 - 4 tablespoons yellow mustard
04 - 4 tablespoons ketchup
05 - 4 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
06 - 1 small onion, finely chopped

→ Optional Garnishes

07 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons sauerkraut
09 - 1 jalapeño, sliced

# Directions:

01 - Cook the sausages by grilling, pan-frying, or simmering in hot water for 5 to 7 minutes until thoroughly heated.
02 - Lightly toast the hot dog buns on the grill or in the oven for 1 to 2 minutes if desired.
03 - Place each cooked sausage into a toasted bun.
04 - Top each sausage with yellow mustard, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and finely chopped onions.
05 - Enhance with optional shredded cheddar cheese, sauerkraut, or sliced jalapeño as preferred.
06 - Serve immediately while warm for optimal flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in 20 minutes from start to finish, no hidden complexity hiding anywhere.
  • Everyone builds their own version, so nobody gets stuck eating something they don't want.
  • Works just as well for a quiet Tuesday dinner as it does for feeding a crowd.
02 -
  • Overcooked sausages split their skin and lose their character, so keep an eye on them instead of walking away.
  • Toasting the bun is the difference between a meal that falls apart in your hands and one that holds together like it was meant to be eaten.
03 -
  • Buy better sausages if you can, the difference between a good one and a mediocre one is worth the extra couple of dollars.
  • Never skip toasting the bun, that small step lifts the whole thing from casual to intentional.
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