5 Not So Basic Hot Dog Recipes Everyone Will Love

Backyard Hot Dog BBQ

Ever wondered how you could spice up your hot dogs? Maybe you’ve even asked yourself, “what is a glizzy” (it’s just a hot dog). Well, don’t fret—we have the answers for you! Pick any of the five different kinds of dogs below and your taste buds will definitely thank you.

Coney Dog

This is an iconic dog. Created in Coney Island, New York, this dog is legendary. Start with a regular hot dog and top it off with a savory meat sauce, onions, and mustard. Perfect for your stroll down the boardwalk! Trust us when we say this is a must-try.

Chili Cheese Dog

Another staple recipe, and the name says it all. Get that dog, grab your chili, and load up. Extra points if you pile on the cheese like it’s Mount Everest. You can never go wrong with a classic like this.

Bratwurst

Grilled Bratwurst

A ‘healthier’ option for the health gurus out there, the bratwurst is the hot dog of sausages. Whether you eat it plain or load it up, this hot dog-adjacent food will never leave you disappointed.

Sonoran Hot Dog

This Mexican-inspired hot dog will have you daydreaming about your next one as soon as you try it. The Sonoran hot dog is a bacon-wrapped dog inside a bolillo-style roll, topped with pinto beans, diced tomatoes, onions, mayonnaise, mustard, and jalapeño salsa. Thank us later!

Italian Hot Dog
Italian Hot Dog with Peppers and Onions

Last but certainly not least, the Italian dog. Most commonly served in New Jersey and invented by none other than Jimmy Buffet, this dog is iconic. Served on an Italian roll or pizza bread, it’s piled high with fried potatoes, onions, and peppers. If Jimmy Buffet says it's good, it must be good!

We love a good dog, and what’s better than a plain hot dog? One with toppings. Layer your dog with anything and everything you like! Enjoy it anywhere—from a baseball game to your backyard BBQ (it tastes even better when you’re wearing Flag & Anthem, by the way).