Summer is always the season for easy, hassle-free foods – and hot dogs are a staple in most houses. There are a million ways to dress them up or down, but they always taste just a delish.
Sometimes you need to switch things up, and create a fun treat with an old classic – in comes these two drastically different but equally delicious versions for the tried and true. First up we have waffle-dogs, which are in the same fashion as corn dogs but better. Salty hot dogs are covered in fluffy, cheesy waffle batter and cooked in a waffle iron until golden and crispy then dipped in pure maple syrup for that perfect sweet n salty combo. Bonus points – if you put them on sticks, kiddos have the perfect grab and go snack to head back outside with!
For the contrast, we also have the traditional chilli cheese dog in all its glory, but to spice things up we’ve added crushed cool ranch Doritos on top for a little added crunch, flavor and wow-factor for kids!
Waffle Dogs
*special equipment: waffle iron
- Preferred Waffle Mix
- 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
- ½ pack regular sized hot dogs
Heat waffle iron to medium heat. Cut hot dogs almost all the way through down the center lengthwise, and open so they lay flat. Add to heated waffle iron and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
Meanwhile, mix the waffle mix according to package directions, then stir in cheddar. Remove hot dogs from the waffle iron and pour in half the batter. Lay hot dogs on top and pour the other half of the mix over top. Close waffle machine and cook until batter is cooked through and golden.
Cut into strips and dip into maple syrup to serve!
Chili Cheese Dogs with Doritos
- 4 hot dogs + 4 hot dog buns
- 1 can organic chili, heated through
- 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
- handful crushed cool ranch doritos
Grill hot dogs for about 7-8 minutes, until heated through. Assemble by adding hot dog, a tablespoon of chili, cheese then crushed doritos on top. Enjoy hot!
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Aleshia Pinto is a food blogger and carb enthusiast, who creates recipes aimed at bringing people together. Her blog, less with bread, is a collection of traditional and non traditional Italian recipes inspired by the seasons and current cravings. On any given day, she can be found planning her next dinner series or daydreaming about pasta!
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