Seattle Hot Dogs (Printable)

Grilled hot dogs with cream cheese, caramelized onions, and your favorite condiments—a Seattle specialty.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 4 high-quality beef hot dog sausages

→ Buns

02 - 4 large hot dog buns (preferably brioche or bakery-style)

→ Dairy

03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
06 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Oils & Condiments

07 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
08 - Ketchup, to taste
09 - Yellow mustard, to taste
10 - Sriracha or hot sauce, to taste (optional)
11 - Pickle relish or sauerkraut, to taste (optional)

→ Seasonings

12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions (and green bell pepper or jalapeño if using) and sauté for 8-10 minutes until soft and golden. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill hot dog sausages, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and heated through, about 6-8 minutes.
03 - Warm hot dog buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
04 - Spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese inside each bun.
05 - Place grilled sausage into each bun on top of cream cheese. Top generously with sautéed vegetables.
06 - Add ketchup, mustard, sriracha, relish, or sauerkraut as desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cream cheese creates an incredibly creamy contrast to the grilled beef and tangy condiments
  • These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a specialty food cart
  • You can customize every layer to match exactly what you are craving tonight
02 -
  • The cream cheese must be truly softened or it will tear apart your bun when you try to spread it
  • Do not rush the onions, they need time to caramelize properly and that sweetness is essential
  • Toasting the buns is not optional unless you want a soggy mess on your hands
03 -
  • Mix a little garlic powder or everything bagel seasoning into your cream cheese for extra flavor
  • If you are making these for a crowd, cook the onions ahead and keep them warm in a slow cooker
  • The cream cheese layer prevents the bun from getting soggy, so do not be shy with how much you use

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