Loaded Mexican Hot Dogs
December 25, 2016
Get out of the doldrums with the same old boring hot dog & move on to this spicy, tasty version! I usually serve these with baked sweet potato fries, stone ground corn tortilla chips or Terra (brand) exotic potato chips. A healthier option is a Mexican style side salad comprised of a handful of organic baby power greens like kale, spinach & chard combo topped with 1/3 cup of my Salsamole Two Ways or a side of my Corn & Black Bean Salad (see both recipes in the Mexican Food category).
Serves: 1 or 2
Ingredients
2 whole grain hot dog buns (see Tip# 1)
La Victoria Green Salsa Jalapeña extra hot or Mrs. Renfro's Jalapeño Green Salsa
2 Tblsp diced onion or sliced scallion (divided)
Optional: crumbled leftover cooked bacon, finely chopped & drained tomato, leftover Refried Beans (see recipe in Vegetables & Beans category)
4 Tblsp shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
2 Hebrew National kosher hot dogs
Optional: Avocado Crema (see recipe in the Sauces, Gravies & Condiments category)
Directions
1 Ingredients.
2 Smear entire inside of each bun with a thin layer of salsa, then add to each 1 Tblsp onion, any or all of the optional ingredients if using & 2 Tblsp cheese. Set aside.
3 Cut 3 to 4 diagonal slits in the hot dogs.
4 Melt butter in a small frypan on med-high heat. Add hot dogs & cover. Fry 1 to 2 minutes till starting to brown. Turn hot dogs over, cover & fry another 1 to 2 minutes till browned.
5 Immediately place a hot dog on top of the cheese in each bun, gently pressing down a bit.
6 Top with desired amount of mustard, some Avocado Crema (if using) & serve (see Tip# 2).
Tips & Suggestions
1 If you really want to load up these hot dogs, use larger buns like torpedo rolls that you can find in most supermarket bakeries.
The Mexican hot dogs look awesome. I loved that Avocado crema.
I like my hot dogs with sauerkraut, I’m trying to imagine the avocado flavor with that … a new adventure.
Yum! I bet that avocado crema would be perfect on these!!
Mexican hotdogs… yum! This is a great fusion of American and Mexican cuisine.
What a delightful twist on classic hot dogs.
This was so delicious and easy to make. All gone in no time!!
I’m that weirdo that eats chicken dogs as opposed to traditional hot dogs but this would compliment the chicken so well! I’m going to have to try this because I love Mexican inspired dishes. Thanks for sharing!
I love any sort of spicy hot dog recipe and this looks great!
These look so good! What a fun way to change up hotdogs! And add some veggies too!
This looks so tempting and inviting , love all the condiments added to it !!
A wholesome recipe. Will definitely be trying this out soon!
Looks delicious! Being in Western NY I am partial to Zweigle and Sahlen’s brand hot dogs
Thanks Diane!
Was just thinking how I should make hot dogs tonight. Would love to try your avocado crema, such a great idea.
Thanks Milena… I hope you love both the hot dogs & the avocado crema once you try them!