A Hot Dog Topping Bar is a crowd pleasing summertime party trick – grill up a bunch of dogs, and let your guests choose their toppings and buns – see how creative they get!Β
We have been grilling several times a week this summer, and loving it!
We recently had friends over for an afternoon of grilling in the sun, and I set up a fun hot dog toppings bar. We got creative and made some great tasting dogs.
The Reuben dog – homemade Thousand Island, chopped pickle, caramelized onions
This was one of my favorites. I love the pickle + onions as an alternative to sauerkraut.
Italian Parm dog – homemade mushroom marinara, (dairy free) melted mozzarella
This was Jason’s idea, and wow it was a good one!
Shiitake Dog – grilled shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onions
Another favorite of mine, using my new favorite mushroom.
Cheesy Mac Dog – my (gluten and dairy free!) mac & cheese.Β
There’s a dog in there, I promise.
Along with vegan dogs, we had gluten free buns and bun alternatives – romaine lettuce!
I know, it looks sad. It was tasty!
Other hot dog topping ideas:
caramelized onion bacon dip dog
…Β it is becoming evident that I may have a caramelized onion problem.
I just had to take a group photo…
Matt mmWine Horbund says
November 2, 2012 at 1:50 pmKnow what I love about Florida? I can grill year round π
spabettie says
November 3, 2012 at 2:18 pmyes, that would be nice, Matt! I know if we had a covered deck area (someday…), Jason would grill out there in the snow! π
BA says
July 5, 2012 at 4:25 amWhat gluten free bread did you use for the bun?
spabettie says
July 5, 2012 at 8:31 amI use a baguette from our local gluten free bakery, New Cascadia. I didn’t include any photos of those, none of them turned out well.
Kath (My Funny Little Life) says
June 27, 2012 at 1:29 pmI must admit I’m not a hot dog fan. I think I’ve eaten one in my whole life – after an *extensive* (and very exhausting) shopping tour at IKEA. They offer hot dogs and other stuff at the exit, and I had one and it made me feel sick. The floppy bread, sausage, pickled cucs, and fried onions just made me crave *freshness*. Aah. Sorry to say this!
spabettie says
June 27, 2012 at 2:39 pmhaa, you know that is totally okay, Kath! π sometimes it makes me crave that too – I love a good (vegan!) dog every now and then, but definitely can’t eat like this often. and the lettuce wraps in place of buns? those were for ME! π (although many enjoyed them!)
Faith says
June 27, 2012 at 5:46 amThanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment on my post! Your toppings look delicious, the reuben dog is really calling to me!
spabettie says
June 27, 2012 at 2:47 pmthe Reuben is a good one – have any leftover hot dogs? π
Christina says
June 26, 2012 at 1:36 pmOhh I hope you win so you can come to NYC and visit! π
Um and there’s nothing wrong with an over consumption of caramelized onions.
Jessica @ Dairy Free Betty says
June 26, 2012 at 11:06 amOh my gosh – I would devour every one of those!! There is something about hot dogs that I love – but I try not to eat to many… I wish they were good for you! hahah
Eileen says
June 25, 2012 at 12:12 pmHot dogs!! Why do I love them so much? I usually go for the classic dog with spicy brown mustard for the heritagenous NYC street stand experience. π
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
June 25, 2012 at 11:46 amLettuce wrapped! Now we’re talking!!! YUM!
Alisha says
June 25, 2012 at 9:56 amI want to come to the next one! Very creative!
Cara says
June 25, 2012 at 8:01 amYOU ARE TORTURING ME!!! I want a dozen hot dogs for breakfast now π
Amateur Cook says
June 24, 2012 at 2:54 pmSo hard to choose! But the Italian Parm dog would be my first choice. Then I’d devour all the others. Β γ
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
June 24, 2012 at 8:03 amoh my gosh — amazing!! that cheesy mac dog — hello deliciousness!!! and the shiitake dog is calling my name too! what a fun idea for a bbq!!!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
June 24, 2012 at 7:10 amUm I want the mushroom topping please and thank you!
lindsay says
June 24, 2012 at 4:55 amOh Jason is genius! i love those mushrooms. But the sushi dog is a close second. So clever!