Hot Dogs

Flashback Friday: 63 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Leftovers

Chrissa Hardy — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:00:12 +0000

Leftovers are usually nobody's first choice when mealtime comes around. You never want the less-fresh option when it comes to food, so if you have to, you settle for the container filled with the remains of last night's dinner. But everything old can be made new again. You just need a little inspiration. Here are 63 ways to make last night's meal as good as new.

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What are some other brilliant ways to use leftovers? Share with us!

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7 Delicious Uses for Leftover Hot Dogs

Jennifer Holder — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 09:31:28 +0000

I love hot dogs. Not just in the summer, but all year long. When I moved to New Zealand, I lost weight from the lack of hot dogs available. I wish I were kidding, but it's just not something the British or New Zealanders eat, probably for a good reason.

But if you're in a country that regularly consumes hot dogs, you may have a problem with too many hot dogs left over from summer barbecues. Luckily, there are a lot of other uses for hot dogs besides the usual hot dog on a bun.

1. Hot Dog Spaghetti

My boyfriend loves hot dog spaghetti and believes he invented it. Unfortunately, the Internet beat him to it. This meal is quick, easy, and delicious, albeit a little weird. Simply cut up uncooked hot dogs, thread 6-8 spaghetti noodles through them and boil for six minutes or until the pasta is al dente. Drain and mix with butter. Top with parmesan. My boyfriend also adds ketchup and hot sauce. I'll leave that up to you.

2. Hot Dog Casserole

The Southern (and most obvious) way to use any leftover food is to make a casserole. Hot dog casserole is basically macaroni and cheese with hot dogs, which is maybe something I eat on occasion anyway. While this particular recipe is not very nutritious, it is very much delicious. Unfortunately, a search for "hot dog casserole healthy" yielded little-to-no actual results.

3. Sloppy Dawgs

Similar to chopped dogs, which are chopped up hot dogs cooked in a chili sauce, sloppy dawgs are chopped up hot dogs with sloppy joe seasonings. In a skillet, cook chopped up hot dogs until golden brown, then add onions and red pepper with tomato paste. Separately mix red wine vinegar, brown sugar, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, and add to the pan. Cook until thickened and then add to a toasted bun.

4. Chicago Dog Salad

Chicago dogs are some of the best hot dogs in the world. The combination of spicy and sweet on a poppyseed bun — you can't beat it! That is… unless you make this delicious treat into a salad. Using ingredients from regular Chicago dogs sans bun, this salad is a much healthier alternative to pretty much every recipe on this list. Check out the recipe here and munch away!

5. Hot Dog Hash

I have seen a number of coworkers eat a hot dog in the morning. A hot dog, on a bun, slathered in ketchup. I have no idea what compels someone to eat a hot dog that early, but if you're going to do it, add an egg at least. This hot dog hash recipe from Michael Symon takes fresh potatoes, onions, eggs, and seasonings to create a delicious sounding breakfast (or brinner) option.

6. Pigs in a Blanket

When I was younger, the food I always asked for on my birthday was as follows: hot dogs wrapped in crescent rolls, with macaroni and cheese and baked beans. Every year I requested this delicious combination of everything unhealthy, and every year my mom obliged. Pigs in a blanket is one of the easiest hot dog recipes that exists. You take a can of crescent rolls, cut the hot dogs down the middle, add sliced American cheese, and then wrap them in the crescent rolls. Bake according to package directions, but add an extra 5-10 minutes to make sure the crescent rolls are baked all the way. Serve with macaroni and cheese and baked beans and invite me over.

7. Corn Dog Waffles

Yep, you read that right. It's like Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson came up with the ultimate food. For these creative corn dog waffles, you'll need a waffle iron, waffle supplies, and of course, hot dogs. You can even put them on a stick — which might be the best part?. These are perfect for a summer party or your next Parks and Rec themed party (which I had in June).

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5 Fun Ways to Eat Hot Dogs

Marla Walters — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:00:08 +0000

Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement regarding the choking hazards of hot dogs. I agree that parents need to monitor what (and how) their young children eat. However, hot dogs are a pretty inexpensive meal. While I’d never consider them to be a “health food,” they are inexpensive, and you can buy them in varying degrees of fat/nitrates. Tofu dogs could even be substituted in the following recipes.

Ghetto Spaghetti

This recipe comes courtesy of my late mother-in-law. I absolutely love it. My thoughtful husband will make it for me when I’ve had a bad day — it is great comfort food.

1 package hot dogs, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 T. olive oil
One package spaghetti or angel-hair pasta
One jar of spaghetti sauce
One green pepper, sliced in strips
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1. Heat oil in skillet.

2. Add green pepper and saute until soft.

3. Add hot dogs and heat through.

4. Add spaghetti sauce.

5. In large pot, cook pasta as directed.

5. Drain and return to pot.

6. Serve spaghetti with sauce; sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Hot-Dog Spread Sandwich

Here’s a recipe that will stick to your ribs. My “other mom,” Gayle, used to make this to feed the sheep-shearing crew. That gives you an idea of its heartiness. As these were pre-Cuisinart days, she used a meat grinder to grind the hot dogs.

1 package of hot dogs
1 package of hot-dog buns
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup chopped onions
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/4 cup pickle relish
1/4 cup catsup
3 T. mayonnaise

1. Chop up hot dogs.

2. Combine with other ingredients.

3. Spread 1/4 cup of spread onto bun, wrap in foil and heat in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.

Polka-dot Mac and Cheese

I don’t think it gets much easier than this (or cheaper).

1 box macaroni and cheese
Four hot dogs, sliced 1/4 inch thick

1. Prepare macaroni and cheese as directed on box.

2. Pour into a casserole dish and top with hot dog slices.

3. Heat in 350-degree oven for twenty minutes.

4. Serve with high degree of perkiness.

Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog Appetizers

This is a great recipe from allrecipes. Set these down at a party and watch even the food snobs scarf them.

10 hot dogs, cut into thirds
15 slices bacon, cut in half
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1. Wrap 1/2 slice of bacon around each piece of hot dog. Secure the bacon with a toothpick.

2. Place hot dogs into a slow cooker on low heat. Pour brown sugar over hot dogs, let cook for 5 to 6 hours; until bacon is cooked.

Potluck Fave

My co-workers ASK me to bring this to office potlucks.

Two packages of hot dogs, sliced into thirds
One jar grape jelly
One jar chili sauce

Combine in crock-pot and heat until bubbly.

I see that hot dogs are on sale again, already. Readers, if you have any suggestions, please share!

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