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9 Creative Ways to Top Hot Dogs

They're just the right amount of inventive.

By Audrey Bruno
Food, Cuisine, Dish, Fast food, Ingredient, Finger food, Hot dog, Sandwich, Junk food, Produce,
Erika Lapresto

Ketchup and mustard are over. These ideas take the dog to the next level.

1

Chili & Shredded Cheddar

Food, Fast food, Dish, Cuisine, Junk food, Chili dog, Ingredient, Hot dog, Breakfast roll, Coney island hot dog,
Erika Lapresto

Keep it classic with this amped-up ballpark favorite.

2

Mango Salsa & Chopped Pimentos

Food, Cuisine, Dish, Ingredient, Candy corn, Produce, Recipe, American food, Vegetarian food, Baked goods,
Erika Lapresto

This sweet and spicy spin will make you wonder why you never topped your dog with salsa before.

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3

Baked Beans, Crumbled Bacon, and Chopped Onion

Food, Cuisine, Dish, Fast food, Ingredient, Breakfast roll, Junk food, Produce, Sloppy joe, Chili dog,
Erika Lapresto

Get crazy with some baked beans, chopped onion, and, obviously, bacon.

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8 Crazy Ways To Top A Hot Dog

Fast food, Food, Cuisine, Dish, Ingredient, Cheeseburger, Junk food, Hot dog, American food, Recipe,
Allie Folino
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5

Sauerkraut & Spicy Mustard

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Fast food, Ingredient, Breakfast sandwich, Finger food, Sandwich, Hot dog, American food,
Erika Lapresto

Kick up your standard sauerkraut dog with a drizzle of spicy mustard.

6

Potato Sticks & Ketchup

Food, Fast food, Cuisine, Dish, Ingredient, Animal fat, Junk food, Pastrami, Meat, American food,
Erika Lapresto

Fries, hot dog, and ketchup all at once. Glad all the bases our covered.

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7

Caramelized Onions & Barbecue Sauce

Caramelized Onion & barbecue Sauce Hot Dog
Erika Lapresto

Barbecue sauce isn't just good on ribs. Try it with caramelized onions for a deliciously decadent dog.

8

Roasted Garlic & Bruschetta Topping

Food, Cuisine, Dish, Ingredient, Animal fat, American food, Hot dog, Flesh, Cotechino modena, Produce,
Erika Lapresto

Turn up the Italian vibes with some bruschetta and roasted garlic.

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9

Banana Peppers & Chopped Onion

Food, Cuisine, Fast food, Dish, Ingredient, Hot dog, Junk food, Breakfast roll, Chili dog, Finger food,
Erika Lapresto

Opt for banana peppers instead of jalapeños for an extra-spicy dog.

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Food, Cuisine, Dish, Ingredient, Font, Fast food, American food, Snack, Produce, Superfood,
Erika Lapresto

Bottled relish is fine, but the homemade stuff—with a little sprinkle of fresh dill—will blow your mind.

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