Classic American Hot Dogs (Printable)

Savor soft buns with flavorful sausages, mustard, ketchup, relish, and onions in a classic American style.

# What You Need:

→ Sausages & Buns

01 - 4 frankfurter or hot dog sausages
02 - 4 long hot dog buns

→ Toppings

03 - 4 tablespoons yellow mustard
04 - 4 tablespoons ketchup
05 - 4 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
06 - 1 small onion, finely chopped

→ Optional Garnishes

07 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons sauerkraut
09 - 1 jalapeño, sliced

# How-To:

01 - Cook sausages by grilling, pan-frying, or simmering in hot water for 5 to 7 minutes until thoroughly heated.
02 - Lightly toast the hot dog buns on the grill or in the oven for 1 to 2 minutes, if desired.
03 - Place one cooked sausage inside each bun.
04 - Top each hot dog with mustard, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and finely chopped onion.
05 - Enhance with optional toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sauerkraut, or sliced jalapeño if preferred.
06 - Serve immediately while warm for optimal flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in 20 minutes flat, which means feeding people before anyone gets hangry.
  • Endlessly customizable so everyone gets exactly what they crave without fuss.
  • Nostalgic enough to make people smile before they even take a bite.
02 -
  • Cold buns are a tragedy waiting to happen—toasting them changes the entire experience, making them crispy on the outside and warm enough to actually hold the sausage without falling apart.
  • Finely chopping your onion matters more than you'd think; chunky pieces slide off, but fine pieces stay put and give you flavor in every bite.
03 -
  • Don't skip toasting the buns—this single step is the difference between a hot dog that falls apart and one that holds together with dignity.
  • If you're cooking for a group, set up a toppings station and let people build their own; it takes pressure off you and guarantees everyone's happy.
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