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!
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.
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
... it is becoming evident that I may have a caramelized onion problem.
I just had to take a group photo...
Christina says
Ohh I hope you win so you can come to NYC and visit! 🙂
Um and there's nothing wrong with an over consumption of caramelized onions.
Jessica @ Dairy Free Betty says
Oh 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
Hot 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. 🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Lettuce wrapped! Now we're talking!!! YUM!
Alisha says
I want to come to the next one! Very creative!
Cara says
YOU ARE TORTURING ME!!! I want a dozen hot dogs for breakfast now 🙂
Amateur Cook says
So hard to choose! But the Italian Parm dog would be my first choice. Then I'd devour all the others. ツ
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
oh 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
Um I want the mushroom topping please and thank you!
lindsay says
Oh Jason is genius! i love those mushrooms. But the sushi dog is a close second. So clever!