BLT Hot Dogs

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Hot diggity dog, y'all! These mouthwatering dogs are perfect for Memorial Day Weekend! Sear hot dogs and cradle them in toasted buns, then top them off with a slaw made with tomato, bacon & shredded cabbage tossed in a light, creamy dressing with celery seed. 

20 min active; 25 min total; makes 4 dogs

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 slices bacon
• 2 cups tomato
• 4 hot dogs
• 4 hot dog buns
• 1/2 cup red onion
• 1/2 c mayo
• 1 Tbsp celery seeds
• 3 cups shredded cabbage
• salt & pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. PREHEAT OVEN, COOK BACON & PREP TOMATO

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Heat an ovenproof sauté pan over med
• Add bacon and cook 4-6 min per side, until crispy
• Chop tomatoes
• Remove bacon from pan and set aside on paper towel, reserving bacon grease in pan

2. COOK HOT DOGS

Alternate method: hot dogs can be cooked on the grill!

• Heat bacon grease in the same pan over med
• Pat hot dogs dry with paper towel, add to hot pan and brown 2-3 min per side, then transfer to oven for 5-8 min, until cooked through
• Warm buns in oven

3. MAKE SLAW

• Crumble bacon
• In a med bowl, whisk red onion, mayo & celery seeds
• Add cabbage, bacon, tomatoes, and salt & pepper to taste, then mix to incorporate

4. PLATE & ENJOY!

• Serve hot dogs on toasted buns topped with BLT slaw