Mac and cheese stuffed hot dogs baked with extra cheddar on top. Split frankfurters filled with homemade stovetop macaroni and cheese, then broiled golden.
Corny frank chowder: quick weeknight chowder with hot dogs, creamed corn, green peppers, and melted Velveeta. Retro kid-friendly comfort soup in 15 minutes.
Western beans and franks slow-baked with two kinds of beans, molasses, brown sugar, bacon, and diced orange. A hearty, smoky bean pot with citrus sweetness.
NYC-style baked hot dogs smothered in a tangy onion sauce made with ketchup, apple cider vinegar, dry mustard, and paprika. Foot-long franks with a Coney Island vibe.
German lentil soup with frankfurters, bacon, and vegetables thickened with a browned flour roux and brightened with vinegar. A hearty, old-world one-pot meal.
Skillet barbecue franks simmered in a quick ketchup sauce with chili powder, soy sauce, and hot pepper sauce. A 25-minute dinner the whole family will eat.
New Year's pork roast slow-cooked overnight on a bed of sauerkraut with beer. A traditional good luck meal that feeds the family all day long.
Frankfurter casserole combines hot dogs, bean and bacon soup, bell pepper, and mustard in individual ramekins topped with refrigerator biscuits. A retro weeknight classic.
A succulent dish that can easily be made with a crockpot while you're helping the kids with their homework.
A very easy dinner using hot dogs as the main ingredient.
Linsensuppe mit Frankfurter brings together tender lentils, smoky bacon, and sliced franks in a hearty German soup thickened with a browned flour roux and a splash of vinegar.
Cheesy pigs in a blanket made with crescent rolls, hot dogs, and American cheese. Just 3 ingredients and 20 minutes for a crowd-pleasing appetizer kids and adults love.
Frank-ly paella with hot dogs, cocktail franks, and salami standing in for traditional seafood, cooked with saffron rice, peppers, and tomatoes. A playful, kid-friendly spin on Spanish paella.
Frank-ly paella with hot dogs, cocktail franks, and salami standing in for traditional seafood, cooked with saffron rice, peppers, and tomatoes. A playful, kid-friendly spin on Spanish paella.
Microwave sloppy joes done in 30 minutes flat: ground beef and sliced hot dogs simmered in chili-spiked tomato sauce, piled onto soft buns. A retro one-bowl weeknight dinner kids love.
Thick, smoky baked bean soup loaded with sliced hot dogs, carrots, and onions in a tangy vegetable juice broth. Topped with melted cheese. A kid-friendly classic.