3 Best Hot Dog Toppings for Summer Celebrations

Name: 3 Best Hot Dog Toppings for Summer Celebrations
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 hot dogs; 1 package hot dog buns; 4 finely chopped pickles; 1/4 finely chopped small white onion; 3 tbsp. fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tbsp. whole-grain mustard; Kosher salt; Black pepper; 3 tbsp. prepared horseradish; 2 tbsp. sour cream; 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar; 1 tbsp. mayonnaise; 1 tsp. sugar; 1/4 head finely shredded purple cabbage (about 2 cups); 1 finely copped scallion; 1 grated large carrot; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh dill; 1 c. white wine vinegar; 2 tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. coriander seeds; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 2 thinly sliced Fresno chiles; 1 thinly sliced medium red onion

These tasty toppings will take your hot dogs to the next level.

By Kate Merker, Kristina KurekUpdated: Apr 24, 2023

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David Tsay

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Grilled hot dogs are an American backyard summer staple. They're budget friendly, easy to make, and popular with kids and adults.

Honestly? They can also be a little bit boring. If all you have for toppings is ketchup and mustard, be prepared for a least a few yawns. That's why we've decided to help jazz up your grilled hot dogs with some classic toppings. Pickled onions, tangy horseradish and spicy chiles — all homemade, and all easy to make ahead — will ensure wide eyes and big smiles as family and friends sit down around the picnic table and dig in. Want to really wow 'em? Try these other great summer grilling recipes!

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Ingredients

Grilled Hot Dogs

8 hot dogs
1 package hot dog buns

Zesty Pickle and Onion Topping

4 finely chopped pickles
1/4 finely chopped small white onion
3 Tbsp. fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 Tbsp. whole-grain mustard
Kosher salt
Black pepper

Tangy Horseradish Topping

3 Tbsp. prepared horseradish
2 Tbsp. sour cream
1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 head finely shredded purple cabbage (about 2 cups)
1 finely copped scallion
1 grated large carrot
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
Kosher salt
Black pepper

Spicy Chiles Topping

1 cup white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. coriander seeds
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
2 thinly sliced Fresno chiles
1 thinly sliced medium red onion

Directions

1. Step 1Grill 8 hot dogs over medium-high heat, turning often, until slightly charred and heated through, 4 to 5 minutes. If desired, grill the buns until lightly toasted. Serve with any or all of the following toppings.
2. Step 2Make Zesty Pickle and Onion Fixin': Stir together pickles, white onion, fresh flat-leaf parsley, and whole-grain mustard in a bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Makes about 2 cups.
3. Step 3Make Tangy Horseradish Fixin': Whisk together prepared horseradish (squeezed of excess moisture), sour cream, white wine vinegar, mayonnaise, and sugar in a bowl. Add purple cabbage (about 2 cups), scallion, carrot, and fresh dill. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Let sit, tossing occasionally, for 15 minutes. Makes 2 cups.
4. Step 4Make Spicy Chiles Fixin': Bring white wine vinegar, sugar, coriander seeds, and kosher salt to a simmer in a small pot over medium heat. Remove from heat and add Fresno chiles and red onion. Let sit, tossing occasionally, at least 25 minutes or up to 3 days. Makes 1 1/2 cups.