Hot Dog Bar Beef Franks (Printable)
A customizable hot dog bar with juicy beef franks and classic to creative toppings for any gathering.
# What You Need:
→ Main Components
01 - 8 beef franks
02 - 8 hot dog buns
→ Classic Toppings
03 - 1/2 cup yellow mustard
04 - 1/2 cup ketchup
05 - 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
06 - 1/2 cup chopped onions
07 - 1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained
08 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
→ Creative Toppings
10 - 1/2 cup jalapeño slices
11 - 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
12 - 1/2 cup crispy fried onions
13 - 1/2 cup coleslaw
14 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
15 - 1/4 cup sriracha or hot sauce
16 - 1/4 cup crumbled bacon (optional)
→ Accompaniments
17 - Potato chips or fries (optional)
18 - Dill pickle spears
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat grill or stovetop grill pan over medium heat.
02 - Grill beef franks for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until heated through and slightly charred.
03 - Warm hot dog buns on the grill or in the oven for 2–3 minutes until soft and lightly toasted.
04 - Arrange all toppings in small bowls for easy access.
05 - Place each beef frank in a bun and let guests customize with their favorite toppings.
06 - Serve hot, with accompaniments on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everyone gets exactly what they want without any special requests
- The setup takes barely any time but feels like a real event
- Leftover toppings become perfect condiments for tomorrow burgers
02 -
- Cold toppings on hot dogs is the whole point so do not stress about timing
- Having small spoons in each bowl keeps things from getting mixed together
03 -
- Grill marks look impressive but even stovetop cooking gives you those juicy results
- Toasting buns on the cut side only keeps them structurally sound for heavy toppings