Mini Chicago Style Hot Dogs
These Mini Chicago Style Hot Dogs pack all the flavors of a classic Chicago dog into a fun, bite-sized appetizer that’s perfect for game day, cookouts, family gatherings, or your next party. These mini dogs are always one of the first dishes to disappear. They’re easy to assemble, simple to customize, and a great way to enjoy a Chicago dog without committing to a full-sized hot dog.
Pepperoncini peppers make an excellent substitute and provide a similar mild flavor.
Potato salad
Pasta salad
Coleslaw
Baked beans
French fries
Chips and dip
Fresh fruit trays
Ingredient Notes
- Dinner Rolls: Create the perfect mini hot dog buns.
- Beef Hot Dogs: Traditional all-beef hot dogs provide classic Chicago-style flavor.
- Yellow Mustard: A must-have topping for any authentic Chicago dog.
- Sweet Pickle Relish: Adds sweetness and a pop of color.
- Chopped Onions: Bring crunch and flavor to every bite.
- Tomato Wedges: Fresh tomatoes add brightness and texture.
- Pickle Spears: Traditional dill pickle spears complete the classic topping lineup.
- Olive Oil: Helps the rolls turn lightly golden brown.
- Poppy Seeds: Give the buns that authentic poppy seed bun flavor.
- Celery Salt: The finishing touch that makes a Chicago dog a Chicago dog.
- Sport Peppers: Optional, but highly recommended for traditional flavor.
Mini Chicago Style Hot Dogs
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut halfway into the top of the rolls. Lightly brush olive oil over the rolls. Sprinkle poppy seeds onto the rolls. Place dinner rolls onto a baking sheet and bake them in preheated oven for 3 minutes.
- Prepare hotdogs to your liking, you can boil, grill, or cook them in the air fryer. Prepare toppings: While the hot dogs are cooking, chop the onion, cut the tomato into small wedges, and cut pickle spears in half.
- Cut hotdogs into 3 equal pieces. Add hotdog to baked dinner roll.
- Add mustard and relish on top of the hotdog. Sprinkle chopped onions over the mustard and relish, then tuck two tomato wedges on the other side of the hot dog. Insert pickle spear and sprinkle celery salt over the entire hot dog.
- If you would like you can add a sport pepper or a pepperoncini to add in a mild flavor to
complete your hotdog. - Serve and enjoy: Your Chicago-style hot dogs are ready to serve! Enjoy these delicious dogs with your family and friends. These also make super fun lunches for school or work! We love these lunchboxes!
Mini Chicago Style Hot Dogs
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 Dinner Rolls
- 4 beef hot dogs
- Yellow mustard
- Sweet pickle relish
- Chopped onions
- Tomato wedges
- Pickle spears
- Olive Oil
- Poppy Seeds
- Celery salt
- Sport Pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut halfway into the top of the rolls. Lighty brush olive oil over the rolls. Sprinkle poppy seeds onto the rolls. Place dinner rolls onto a baking sheet and bake them in preheated oven for 3 minutes.
- Prepare hotdogs to your liking, you can boil, grill, or cook them in the air fryer. Prepare toppings: While the hot dogs are cooking, chop the onion, cut the tomato into small wedges, and cut pickle spears in half.
- Cut hotdogs into 3 equal pieces. Add hotdog to baked dinner roll.
- Add mustard and relish on top of the hotdog. Sprinkle chopped onions over the mustard and relish, then tuck two tomato wedges on the other side of the hot dog. Insert pickle spear and sprinkle celery salt over the entire hot dog.
- If you would like you can add a sport pepper or a pepperoncini to add in a mild flavor to complete your hotdog.
- Serve and enjoy: Your Chicago-style hot dogs are ready to serve! Enjoy these delicious dogs with your family and friends.
- These also make super fun lunches for school or work!
Notes
Nutrition
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