34 Super Fun Hot Dog Recipes

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34 Super Fun Hot Dog Recipes2/34 Hot Dog Casserole 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hot Dog Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When our children were small and I was busy trying to get all those extra things done, I would make this quick hot dish. Kids love it! —JoAnn Gunio, Franklin, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 330 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 967mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. 3/34 Homemade Corn Dogs 16 Reviews

Both kids and grown-ups will love this hearty corn dog batter

Test Kitchen Approved Corn Dogs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Prepare corn dogs at home just like you’d get at the fair. Both kids and grown-ups will love this hearty corn dog batter. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 corn dog: 316 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 4/34 My Favorite Chili Dogs 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: The very thought of a hot dog dressed in chili makes me giddy

Recipe Creator: The very thought of a hot dog dressed in chili makes me giddy. To get that straight-from-the-ballpark taste, I combine ketchup, mustard, chili and pepper sauce. —Patricia Pauling, Adams, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 hot dog: 427 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1195mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. 5/34 Cowboy Stew 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cowboy Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 11 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made up this dish back in the early 1970s when I was

down to very little food in the house

down to very little food in the house. Since it’s a combination of barbecue sauce, hamburger, hot dogs and beans, this one-skillet meal makes both children and adults happy. —Val Rananawski, Millville, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 469 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 1256mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 28g protein. 6/34 Beefy Chili Dogs 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 cups chili) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For years, people have told me I make the best hot dog chili out there.

Don’t feel like making your own?

It’s timeless, it’s family-friendly, and I carry the recipe with me because people ask for it. —Vicki Boyd, Mechanicsville, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 hot dog with 1/4 cup chili: 400 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1092mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. Don’t feel like making your own? These are the best hot dog joints in every state. 7/34 Mexican Hot Dogs 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My stepmom was born in Mexico and introduced us to

hot dogs with avocado and bacon

hot dogs with avocado and bacon. We were instantly hooked. Now our whole family makes them. —Amanda Brandenburg, Hamilton, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 310 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 844mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. These are America’s best regional hot dog styles. 8/34 Fair-Favorite Corn Dogs 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fair-Favorite Corn Dogs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 corn dogs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bring the county fair home to your kitchen with these corn dogs. A tip for dipping:

With a crispy cheese topping on

Pour the batter into a tall Mason jar and dunk your dogs for an even all-over coating. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 corn dog: 352 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 682mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 9/34 Chili Cheese Dog Casserole 63 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chili Cheese Dog Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids and dads alike will dive right into this hearty, comforting hot dog recipe. With a crispy cheese topping on

a warm corn bread crust, this chili dog casserole recipe is a keeper

a warm corn bread crust, this chili dog casserole recipe is a keeper. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 638 calories, 40g fat (16g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 1518mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein. 10/34 Mini Corn Dogs 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Miniature Corn Dogs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fun-sized corn dogs add a little “wow” factor to any cookout or get-together. Kids and adults equally love them, so expect them to disappear fast. —Deb

Roast some up over the fire, then top with this irresistible one-pot sauce

Perry, Bluffton, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 mini corn dog: 68 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 11/34 Coney Island Sauce 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Old-Fashioned Coney Hot Dog Sauce Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Camping and hot dogs go hand in hand. Roast some up over the fire, then top with this irresistible one-pot sauce. —Loriann Cargill Bustos, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 103 calories, 5g fat (2g

Here are more hot dog toppings you haven’t tried yet

saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 355mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein. Here are more hot dog toppings you haven’t tried yet. 12/34 Sweet Hoosier Dog Sauce 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Hoosier Dog Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In our area of Indiana, we love sweet coney sauce on our hot dogs! Our town still has an old drive-in that is famous for its sauce. —Jill Thomas, Washington, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 111 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat),

My girls love it when I make this mash-up pizza with hot dogs and chili

28mg cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 13/34 Chili Dog Pizza 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My girls love it when I make this mash-up pizza with hot dogs and chili. It’s a marvelous way to use up leftover chili. —Jennifer Stowell, Smithville, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 404 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 1113mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. 14/34 Chicago-Style Hot Dogs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chicago-Style Hot Dogs Recipe photo

Our kids love it

by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I decided to give a Chicago-style dog a healthy twist for my family. Our kids love it. You can use other fresh toppings to please just about anyone. —Gregg May, Columbus, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 252 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 596mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat. 15/34 Indiana-Style Corn Dogs 6 Reviews Indiana-Style Corn Dogs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings

1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of the best parts of the many fairs and festivals in Indiana is the corn dogs! My family loves corn dogs, so I fix them fairly often at home. —Sally Denney, Warsaw, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 corn dog: 299 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 805mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 16/34 Barbecued Party Starters 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Barbecued Party Starters Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

At the buffet, set out some fun toothpicks to make for easy nibbling

Creator: This sweet and tangy hot dog recipe will tide over everyone until dinner. At the buffet, set out some fun toothpicks to make for easy nibbling. —Anastasia Weiss, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 237 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 491mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein. 17/34 Corn Dog Casserole 59 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Corn Dog Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Reminiscent of traditional corn dogs, this fun hot dog recipe really hits the spot

on fall days

on fall days. It’s perfect for the football parties my husband and I often host. It tastes especially good right from the oven. -Marcy Suzanne Olipane, Belleville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 578 calories, 38g fat (16g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1307mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. 18/34 Cincinnati Chili Dogs 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My in-laws are from Ohio, so we have Cincinnati chili at many of our family gatherings. I spiced up this family classic with cinnamon

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