Description
This Big Mac Hot Dogs recipe combines the classic flavors of a Big Mac with the convenience of a hot dog. Featuring juicy beef hot dogs topped with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, diced onions, chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, and a tangy special sauce served in toasted buns, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal with all the iconic burger flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Hot Dogs and Toppings
- 4 hot dog buns
- 4 beef hot dogs
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
For the Special Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- pinch of paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until well combined. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to use to let the flavors meld.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook, breaking up the beef into small crumbles, until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat and set the cooked beef aside.
- Cook the Hot Dogs: Grill or pan-fry the beef hot dogs over medium heat until they are heated through and achieve a light browning on the outside. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
- Toast the Buns: Lightly toast the hot dog buns on the grill, skillet, or toaster until warm and slightly crispy for added texture and flavor.
- Assemble the Big Mac Hot Dogs: Place one cooked hot dog into each toasted bun. Spoon a layer of the cooked ground beef over each hot dog. Top with shredded iceberg lettuce, diced onions, chopped dill pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese. Drizzle each hot dog generously with the prepared special sauce. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm and enjoy this delicious twist on classic hot dogs with Big Mac-inspired flavors.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, substitute the hot dog buns with large lettuce leaves to create lettuce wraps.
- Switch out beef hot dogs for turkey or plant-based hot dogs to suit dietary preferences or restrictions.
- Make the special sauce ahead of time and refrigerate to deepen flavors.
- Optionally add extra cheese or pickles to customize to your taste.
- Use freshly toasted buns for best texture and flavor.
