Caramelized Onion & Bacon Hot Dogs
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Try this delicious take on classic hot dogs! These easy hot dogs include sautéed onions, peppers, and mushrooms with a little olive oil and garlic as a hot dog topping. I add chopped bacon for an amazing sweet and salty hot dog! You can top these Caramelized Onion & Bacon Hot Dogs with the classic ketchup and mustard or use soy sauce or coconut aminos!
If you love hot dogs and burgers as much as I do, check out my Chicago Hot Dogs, Classic Cheeseburgers, or my Grilled Turkey Burgers.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Adult Hot Dogs: You will love this simple and crazy delicious recipe for hot dogs! I love hot dogs because they are nostalgic and take me back to being a kid. But, I like putting adult toppings on them, and this Caramelized Onion & Bacon Hot Dog recipe does not disappoint!
Sweet & Salty: I start with sautéed onions, peppers, and mushrooms with a little olive oil and garlic as a hot dog topping, then I add chopped bacon – because everyone knows bacon makes everything better. This combination of sweet grilled onions and peppers along with salty bacon and hot dog makes a delicious hot dog that you will fall in love with.
No Condiments Needed: I love that this recipe for Caramelized Onion & Bacon Hot Dogs is good enough to eat with no condiments (shocking, but true!). But, you can also add the classic ketchup or mustard, but I actually really love this with coconut aminos (or soy sauce!). Give it a try, I bet you will love it!
Ingredients
Organic Yellow Onion
Mini Organic Sweet Bell Peppers
Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms
Carapelli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fresh Organic Garlic (cloves or minced is fine)
Organic Prairie Grassfed Beef Hot Dogs
Organic Hot Dog Buns (I used Silver Hills Bakery Organic Sprouted Wheat Hot Dog Buns, but the Whole Foods 365 Organic Hot Dog Buns are also a favorite!)
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
First step is to cook the bacon. I like to do this in my air fryer at 400°F. But you can also do this in your oven or in a skillet as well, up to you! Once the bacon is cooked, chop it into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
Step 2
Next chop your veggies into thin slices.
Step 3
Add olive oil and garlic into a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add the veggies and sauté until the onions are translucent and veggies are cooked.
Step 4
Cook the hot dogs. You can do this by boiling them over the stovetop, in your air fryer, or even on the grill! All ways are delicious.
Step 5
Lightly toast your hot dog buns (optional). Add hot dogs, veggies, and bacon to the bun. Top with condiments if you want (but not needed!).
FAQ's
You can cook the bacon in your toaster oven, air fryer, or oven. This is my preferred method. I line a sheet pan with parchment paper (or foil) and bake at 400°F for about 10 to 12 minutes. You can also cook bacon in a cast iron skillet if you prefer. I like my bacon crispy, which is why I prefer the baking method.
I love serving hot dogs with pickles! Try my Refrigerator Pickles recipe, you will love it! You can also serve these with my Lemon Herb French Fries or Garlic Ranch Pretzels.
If you are just making a couple hot dogs, you can just cook the couple hot dogs you need and top them. Store the extra veggies and bacon in an airtight container in the fridge. Then just heat the hot dogs for your next serving and warm up the veggies and bacon.
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Caramelized Onion and Bacon Hot Dogs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Organic Prairie Pork Bacon
- ½ yellow onion
- 5 mini sweet bell peppers
- 4 ounces baby Bella mushrooms
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 6 Organic Valley Hot Dogs
- 6 hot dog buns
Instructions
- Cook bacon to your liking and chop into small pieces. Set aside.
- Slice the onion thin. Slice the peppers into strips. Cut mushrooms in half and then into thin slices.
- In a large skillet, add the olive oil and garlic. Put over medium/high heat. Add the veggies and sauté until onions are translucent and veggies are cooked. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook hot dogs any way you like (boil, air fry, or grill)!
- Lightly toast hot dog buns. Add hot dog, and top with veggie mix. Top with bacon pieces.
- Add mustard, ketchup, or soy sauce!
Notes
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