Loaded Street-Style Chili Cheese Hot Dogs with Grilled Peppers & Onions

 

Ingredients

For the Hot Dogs:

• 4 beef hot dogs
• 4 hot dog buns
• 1 tbsp butter (for toasting buns)

For the Toppings:

• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Sauce:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp hot sauce (or sriracha)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Optional Toppings:

• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Jalapeño slices
• Crispy bacon bits
• Pickles

For Serving:

• Potato chips or French fries

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Grill or pan-fry the hot dogs until browned on all sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the onions and bell peppers until soft and slightly caramelized.
3. Mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne to make the creamy spicy sauce.
4. Butter the hot dog buns and toast them lightly until golden.
5. Place each hot dog in a toasted bun.
6. Top with the grilled onions and peppers.
7. Drizzle generously with the spicy sauce.
8. Add cheese, jalapeños, or bacon if desired.
9. Serve immediately with potato chips or fries on the side.

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4