Seattle Hot Dogs (Printable)

Grilled beef sausages with creamy cheese spread and sweet sautéed onions in toasted buns, customizable with classic toppings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 4 high-quality beef hot dog sausages

→ Buns

02 - 4 large hot dog buns (preferably brioche or bakery-style)

→ Dairy

03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
06 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Oils & Condiments

07 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
08 - Ketchup, to taste
09 - Yellow mustard, to taste
10 - Sriracha or hot sauce, to taste (optional)
11 - Pickle relish or sauerkraut, to taste (optional)

→ Seasonings

12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How to Make:

01 - Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions (and green bell pepper/jalapeño if using) and sauté for 8–10 minutes until soft and golden. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
02 - While the onions cook, preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill the hot dog sausages, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and heated through, about 6–8 minutes.
03 - Warm the hot dog buns on the grill for 1–2 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
04 - Spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese inside each bun.
05 - Place the grilled hot dog sausage into each bun, on top of the cream cheese.
06 - Top generously with sautéed onions (and peppers/jalapeños if using).
07 - Add ketchup, mustard, sriracha, relish, or sauerkraut as desired.
08 - Serve hot.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The cream cheese melts into warm buns creating an incredibly rich sauce you never knew you needed
  • These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like street food youd wait in line for
  • Perfectly balances tangy, sweet, and savory in every handheld bite
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese will tear your buns so let it soften completely at room temperature before starting
  • Work quickly once buns are toasted so the cream cheese melts into the warm bread
  • Grilling onions directly on a griddle alongside dogs adds even more flavor if you have the space
03 -
  • Wrap finished dogs in foil and let them rest for 2 minutes so all the flavors meld together
  • Use local artisan sausages if available because quality shows in every bite
  • Have all your toppings ready before you start grilling because assembly goes fast

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