17 Gourmet Hot Dogs with Fun Toppings

Last updated on August 18, 2019

Hope you’re hungry, because you’ve landed on a huge list of Gourmet Hot Dogs with Fun Toppings. Get ideas for a hot dog bar, grilled hot dogs, condiments, and how to serve hot dogs for a crowd or potluck. With these creative hot dog ideas, you can trade in all the classic hot dog condiments for fun hot dog toppings. Let’s get to it!

Spicy hot dogs

Buffalo Style Hot Dogs

Forget your basic hot dog toppings. These Buffalo Style Hot Dogs will send your meal into a flavor explosion! Buffalo Style Hot Dogs take the American classic dog to a new level. Pile on fun hot dog toppings like buffalo sauce, blue cheese and celery to make this version.

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Love buffalo sauce? Me, too! Try this sous vide chicken wings recipe. 

Jalapeño Pretzel Dogs

These spicy Jalapeño Pretzel Dogs have a bunch of fun hot dog toppings. They’re crunchy from the French’s Crispy Jalapeños, and soft from the pizza dough. 

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Gourmet hot dogs with bacon

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

Love bacon? Once you learn how to serve hot dogs with bacon, you may never go back. These ones are also packed with garlic aioli – a win-win if you like bold flavors. Serve these Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs with a side of cold beer.

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Memphis Hot Dogs

We already established that bacon is amazing. So for another thrilling answer to the age-old question of how to serve hot dogs with bacon… these beef hot dogs wrapped in bacon with a drizzle of BBQ sauce. You gotta try these Memphis Hot Dogs for yourself.

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Homemade Gourmet Hot Dog with Bacon and Salsa 

This homemade gourmet hot dog with bacon and salsa, topped with caramelized onions & cheese is a dream come true for your taste buds! Have you ever tried a gourmet hot dog? If no, then you must do it soon! Gourmet hot dogs are in a different league than the ordinary hot dog street snacks! Often using specialty sausages & fillings that make your mouth water!

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Barbecue Bacon Hot Dogs

Here’s a hot dog with bacon recipe for the grill. These Barbecue Bacon Hot Dogs are topped with crispy onion rings. Oh yes. This recipe goes there. 

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Gourmet hot dogs in the Instant Pot

Instant Pot Hot Dogs

Cooking gourmet hot dogs for a potluck or large gathering? What could be easier than making them in the Instant Pot? Learn how to quickly whip up a large batch of hot dogs in the Instant Pot. 

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Pressure Cooker Coca Cola Chili and Sausage Dog

So get this. These pressure cooker gourmet hot dogs are topped with a Coca-Cola Chili. Then loaded up with a bunch of hot dog condiments: ketchup, mustard, relish, pickled jalapeño, cheese, green onions, and diced white onion. 

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Gourmet hot dogs with pineapple

Aloha Teriyaki Franks

Nothing says gourmet hot dogs like these tropical Aloha Teriyaki Franks. A major hit at potlucks and neighborhood block parties, everyone loves these pineapple inspired Aloha Teriyaki Hot Dogs. 

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Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Hot Dogs

Typical hot dog toppings NEED NOT APPLY. Leave the ketchup and mustard in the fridge for this dog. The gourmet hot dog toppings on this one are grilled pineapple, roasted jalapeños and teriyaki sauce (there is a homemade teriyaki recipe in this guide). It’s perfect for a luau. 

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Want more of that tropical feeling at your event? Try these Hawaiian BBQ Pineapple Meatballs. 

Hawaiian Hot Dog with Special Sweet-Spicy Yogurt Sauce

Pull up a large bun for this one. This Hawaiian Hot Dog comes with gourmet toppings like mango, pineapple, avocado, onions, and a sweet-spicy sauce. The recipe teaches you how to make the Sweet-Spicy Yogurt Sauce from scratch.

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Gourmet hot dogs with Mexican flavors

Tex Mex Hot Dogs

Forget traditional hot dog condiments. These Tex Mex Hot Dogs pair well with a margarita! 

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Frito Pie Chili Dogs

These gourmet hot dogs are baked with chili and cheese – then topped with Fritos! Frito Pie Chili Dogs will be all the rage for a hungry crowd. Perfect for game day, tail gating, and making otherwise boring Tuesday night dinners exciting. 

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Non- typical hot dog toppings with big flavor

Pretzel Pastry Pigs with Hard Cider Cheddar Cheese Sauce

One of the first ideas I became obsessed with when planning for Super Bowl were these pastry pigs wrapped in pretzel dough, quickly followed by making some kind of cheese sauce to dip them in. Cheese dips with beer are understandably very popular that time of year, but the idea of apples and cheese intrigued me. Could I accomplish something similar using a hard cider? The answer is yes.

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Coney Island Hot Dog

Here’s a great hot dog recipe for a potluck. It’s a classic Coney Island Hot Dog recipe with  a beanless chili sauce, onions, and a homemade cheese sauce.

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Love cheese sauces? Try this cheddar cheese beer dip. It’s great on hot dogs! 

Philly Cheesesteak Hot Dog

Classic hot dog toppings are ditched for cheese steak sandwich toppings in this gourmet hot dog. Sautéed onions, peppers, and thinly shaved steak are piled high on an all-beef hot dog to make this Philly Cheesesteak Hot Dog.

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Oven Baked Hot Dog

No grill? No problem. Chili cheese dogs can be made year-round with this  easy Oven Baked Hot Dogs recipe. Loaded with chili, chopped onion, and melted cheddar, they’re crispy on the outside but soft and savory dogs tucked into fluffy buns. Lunch, dinner, pot lucks, even on Game Day- these are perfect for almost any occasion.

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Paleo & vegan hot dog recipes

Paleo Pretzel Dogs

These Paleo Pretzel Dogs are homemade and feature a paleo hot dog bun substitute to keep your diet on track.

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Vegan Chili Dog Pizza

This recipe is at the intersection of  vegan gourmet hot dogs and pizza. That’s right. Try this new take on hot dog pizza. Vegan chili hot dogs are the featured topping of this dish along with pickles, non-dairy cheese, and mustard.

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Vegan Chili Dog

Vegan chili dog recipe is similar to the pizza above, but in a hot dog bun. All the fun flavors of three bean chili, non-dairy cheese, pickles, and mustard come together in a bun. Minus the meat. 

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German-Style Carrot Dogs

Carrot hot dogs? Yes! Make them like this and you won’t miss the beef version. These gourmet hot dogs are pan-charred with smoky barbecue seasoning for a bold flavor. And this recipe recommends serving the carrot hot dogs on toasted pretzel buns with spicy brown mustard, and a blend of sauerkraut and sweet relish. I’m foaming at the mouth just thinking about them! 

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Lentil Carrot Hot Dog

Quick. Tasty. Vegan. Pureed veggies and lentils give this gourmet vegan hot dog all the right texture and taste. Plus, they are gluten free!

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