10 Ways To Get Creative With Hot Dogs

Lindsay Duncan in Food on Sep 8, 2017

Have you ever gone to Costco and bought a huge pack of hot dogs for a BBQ but didn’t end up finishing even one pack of them? This happened to my husband and I. We bought 30+ hot dogs for a birthday party, only to find that we probably used ten hot dogs. Soon after, I went on a trip to Ireland, and while I was gone, my husband ate Hot Dogs every day. Let’s just say he didn’t feel his best self when I came home. Instead of just eating your leftover hot dogs from the summer the same old way, here are some fantastic and creative ways to incorporate them into your cooking.

1. Race Car Hot Dogs

Add some nutrition to an otherwise salty meal by turning your little ones’ hot dog into a veggie car!

https://eatingrichly.com/race-car-hot-dogs/ Photos and Recipe By: Eating Richly

2. Taco Dogs

Who doesn’t love yet another way to eat tacos? This meal combines two summer foods into one masterpiece.

https://www.tasteandtellblog.com/taco-dogs/ Photos and Recipe By: Taste and Tell Blog

3. Twisted Hot Dog Bun

Make a regular croissant bun a hot dog masterpiece!

http://www.lovethispic.com/blog/5676/twisted-hot-dog-bun-recipe Photos and Recipe By: Love This Pic

4. Cheesy Hot Dog Flautas

Wrap up hot dogs in a tortilla with cheese. I would also add some veggies inside along with a little ketchup!

http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/cheesy-hot-dog-flautas-112350.aspx?cm_mmc=Social-_-Pinterest-_-Ahalogy-_-112350#_a5y_p=3920455 Photos and Recipes By: Kraft Recipes

5. Chili Cheese Dog Bake

This Chili Cheese Dog Bake is perfect for game day! Throw it all in the oven and remove when it is golden and your kitchen smells amazing.

http://thebestblogrecipes.com/chili-cheese-dog-bake/ Photos and Recipe By: The Best Blog Recipes

6. Carrot Hot Dogs

Chow down on a healthier option with Vegan carrot dogs!

http://www.whereyougetyourprotein.com/carrot-hot-dogs-vegan/ Photos and Recipe By: Where You Get Your Protein

7. 3 Ingredient Crescent Dog Twists

These hot dogs look like a lot of effort, but they’re really quite simple! Serve with veggies and dip.

https://tipbuzz.com/3-ingredient-crescent-dog-twists/ Photos and Recipe By: Tip Buzz

8. Pretzel Hot Dogs

Create some true street food right at home. Wrap up your hot dogs with some pretzel dough and sprinkle with salt. You won’t even need any toppings for this treat!

https://www.adashofsanity.com/easy-pretzel-hot-dogs-recipe/ Photos and Recipe By: A Dash Of Sanity

9. Hot Dog Nuggets

Instead of making chicken nuggets for the kiddies, if you already have hot dogs, use some pastry dough to create your own hot dog nuggets.

https://lilluna.com/corn-dog-nuggets/ Photos and Recipe By: Lil Luna

10. Oven Baked Sloppy Joe Dogs

Sloppy Joes are delicious but when you add hot dogs, well, it is just the ultimate cheat day meal!

https://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2016/01/28/oven-baked-sloppy-joe-dogs/ Photos and Recipe By: Buns In My Oven

Lindsay Duncan

Lindsay loves cooking fun and creative meals for friends and family. At home, you can find her trying out a new recipe found on Pinterest while trying to balance her husband's sweet tooth with her healthy eating habits. If she's not in the kitchen, you'll find Lindsay photographing people she loves and going out with friends to try the newest restaurant in her small town.

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