Description
This Big Mac Hot Dogs recipe creatively combines classic American flavors by topping juicy grilled beef hot dogs with homemade Big Mac sauce, melted American cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, and diced onions, all served in toasted sesame seed buns. Ready in 30 minutes, this fun twist on traditional hot dogs offers a savory and satisfying meal perfect for casual gatherings or game day.
Ingredients
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Big Mac Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar OR white distilled vinegar
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Hot Dogs and Toppings
- 8 bun-length beef hot dogs
- 8 hot dog buns
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 16 slices American cheese
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- Dill pickle slices
- Finely diced white onion
Instructions
- Make Big Mac Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, ketchup, yellow mustard, vinegar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Cook Hot Dogs: Prepare the hot dogs using your preferred method such as grilling on a grill pan, cooking in a skillet, or using an outdoor grill until they are heated through and slightly charred for added flavor.
- Toast Buns: While the hot dogs cook, place the hot dog buns on a baking sheet and broil them in the oven briefly just until warmed and slightly toasted. Remove from the oven, then brush each bun with melted butter and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Melt Cheese: Place two slices of American cheese inside each toasted bun and return the buns to the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese melts beautifully and the buns are hot.
- Assemble and Serve: Layer about ¼ cup of shredded lettuce over the melted cheese in each bun, then add a grilled hot dog on top. Tuck 3-4 dill pickle slices alongside the hot dog, sprinkle with finely diced white onion, and generously drizzle with the prepared Big Mac special sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute beef hot dogs with turkey or plant-based options for different dietary needs.
- For a crispier bun, toast longer under broiler but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Adjust the amount of Big Mac sauce according to taste preference—to add more tang or creaminess.
- Use freshly shredded lettuce for better texture instead of pre-packaged lettuce.
- Dill pickle slices can be replaced with chopped pickles if preferred.
