California Hot Dogs

If you have never tried a hot dog with tomato and avocado you are going to want to try these super delicious California Hot Dogs.  Simple, quick, and perfect for Summertime grilling.

Grilling is one of my favorite things, and if you love it too, you should also try Grilled Caprese Chicken, Bratwurst Dogs, or this Grilled Corn on The Cob .

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Hot Dogs

Summer is in full swing around our house and that means grilling.  Although it is SUPER HOT outside is still way better than making it hot inside with the oven.  Simple and classic recipes can always be spruced up when you grill and these California Hot Dogs are my way of taking the all American hot dog to the next level.

Don’t get me wrong the traditional dog is always a backyard favorite, but adding a few things like fresh sliced avocados, tomatoes, and feta cheese all on a toasted bun, makes each bite memorable and sensational.

What do you put on your hot dog?

Remember to think of what would taste good with the actual hot dog and don’t focus on the bun. The bun is just there to hold everything in and fits perfectly into your hand for convenient eating enjoyment.

• Add your wet ingredients to the bun first, think mustard, ketchup, bbq sauce, mayonnaise.
• Then add on your chunky elements, like diced onions, relish, jalapeños, tomatoes, avocados, etc.
• To complete your hot dog top it off with some extra flavor like cheese, horseradish, pepper, or seasoning salt.

California Hot Dogs are such a delicious twist on the ever popular hot dogs and the flavor of the creamy avocado, and feta cheese gives this hot dog the taste Summer is made for.

How do you grill hot dogs?

1. Preheat grill to 450 degrees and spray with nonstick grill spray.
2. Place hot dogs on the grill and cook 4-5 minutes turning often to cook evenly.
3. When hot dogs start to expand they are done.
4. Remove from grill and then add buns to toast.

Do you leave the lid open while grilling?

Since the grilling time for these California Hot Dogs is so quick you can leave the lip open while grilling.  Plus it will make it easier to watch the hot dogs and turn them throughout the grilling process.

How do you make California Hot Dogs?

1. Preheat grill to 450 degrees, spray with nonstick grilling spray.
2. Add hot dogs to heated grill and cook 4-5 minutes, turning often.
3. The last minute separate buns just enough to lay on the grill and toast.  Remove hot dogs and buns from grill.
4. Add bbq sauce and shredded lettuce to buns, then hot dog and place sliced tomatoes and avocados on either side of the hot dog.
5. Brush the hot dog with more bbq sauce and top with feta cheese and ground pepper.

What do you serve with California Hot Dogs?

• Easy Watermelon Feta Salad
• Creamy Grape Salad
• The Best Slow Cooker Baked Beans
• The Best Texas Sheet Cake
• Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon
• Corn bread
• Fruit Salad

So do your thing this Summer and grill your best!  These California Hot Dogs will be a quick and easy way to spice up the old ball park frank!

Grilling shouldn’t be difficult, but it should always taste sensational.

Looking for more Grilling recipes?

• Sweet and Sour Chicken Kabobs
• Beef Shish Kabobs
• Teriyaki Steak Meal Prep
• Easy Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep

California Hot Dogs

Yield: 8 Hot Dogs

Total Time: 10 minutes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

If you have never tried a hot dog with tomato and avocado you are going to want to try these super delicious California Hot Dogs.  Simple, quick, and perfect for Summertime grilling.

Print Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 packages of Ball Park Franks (or favorite hot dogs)
• 1 package of hot dog buns
• 1 bottle of bbq sauce
• 1 13oz bag shredded lettuce
• 2 roma tomatoes sliced
• 2 avocados, sliced
• 1 5oz container feta cheese crumbles
• pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat grill to 450 degrees and spray with nonstick grill spray.
2. Add hot dogs to heated grill and cook 4-5 minutes, turning often to cook evenly.
3. The last minute separate buns just enough to lay on the grill and toast.  Remove hot dogs and buns from grill.
4. Add bbq sauce and shredded lettuce to buns, then hot dog and place sliced tomatoes and avocados on either side of the hot dog.
5. Brush the hot dog with more bbq sauce and top with feta cheese crumbles and ground pepper.

Calories per serving/378

Serving = 1 hot dog with bun and toppings

 

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