Description
Mexican Hot Dogs offer a bold and flavorful twist on the classic favorite, combining smoky, juicy sausages wrapped in toasted buns with fresh, vibrant toppings like avocado, jalapeños, cilantro, and a touch of creamy mayonnaise. Perfect for quick meals or party snacks, these hot dogs deliver a mouthwatering blend of smoky, tangy, spicy, and crunchy textures that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 4 hot dogs or sausages (choose your favorite frankfurters or spicy sausages)
Buns
- 4 hot dog buns (soft yet sturdy)
Toppings
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2–3 jalapeños, sliced (fresh or pickled, to taste)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp crushed peanuts or potato chips (optional)
- 1 lime (for fresh lime juice)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausages: Grill or pan-fry your sausages until nicely browned and cooked through, adding a savory charred flavor essential for authentic Mexican Hot Dogs.
- Toast the Buns: Lightly toast the hot dog buns on a skillet or grill to enhance texture and prevent sogginess once loaded with toppings.
- Assemble the Base: Place each cooked sausage carefully into a toasted bun, forming the foundation for your layers.
- Add the Creamy Layers: Spread mayonnaise generously over the sausage, then drizzle ketchup and mustard to create a creamy-spicy base.
- Pile on Fresh Toppings: Add chopped onions, cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and avocado slices, each adding unique texture and freshness.
- Finish with Crunch and Zest: Sprinkle crushed peanuts or potato chips on top for crunch, then squeeze fresh lime juice over to brighten the flavors.
Notes
- Choose high-quality or artisanal sausages for best flavor and juiciness.
- Don’t skip toasting the buns to maintain texture and keep toppings secure.
- Balance heat with creamy ingredients like avocado and mayonnaise.
- Chop toppings ahead of time for quicker assembly.
- Experiment with different crunchy toppings such as crushed pretzels or spicy corn chips for texture variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg