Protein Type: Hot Dogs

Spooky Spider Dogs

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    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    2. Working on a clean surface unroll dough and cut at each perforated slice. You should have 6 slices. Cut each slice in half to make 12.
    3. Cut the ends of each hot dog into quarter strips leaving about and inch in the middle.
    4. Wrap dough onto center of each hot dog and using your fingers slightly cinch in the dough towards the middle.
    5. Discard remaining dough or use to roll into small dough balls to make eyes to place onto each “spider dog”.
    6. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until dough is cooked through and golden brown and hot dog “legs” have started to curl slightly.
    7. Make spider faces on dough using a combination of ketchup, mustard or BBQ sauce.
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Check out our Spooktacular Mummy Dogs recipe dogs and make a combination of “Spiders” and “Mummy” Dogs for hosting a
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Gourmet Top Dog Toppers

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Gourmet Top Dog Toppers

  • Ingredients

    • 1375 gram package Maple Leaf Top Dogs, BBQ format
    • 6hot dog buns, top split
    • Summer Fresh Tomato Cucumber Salsa:
    • 5heaping tbsp cherry tomatoes, finely diced
    • 3tbsp cucumber, finely diced
    • 1tbsp red onion, finely diced
    • 1tsp flat leaf parsley, minced
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Hawaiian Pineapple Topper:
    • 1cup grilled pineapple, small dice
    • 2tsp green onion, finely chopped
    • 6slices Maple Leaf Ready Crisp Bacon, cooked per package direction and chopped
    • Lime, optional
    • Grilled Corn Relish:
    • 1cup grilled corn
    • 2tbsp red pepper, finely diced
    • 1tbsp green pepper, finely diced
    • 1tbsp honey mustard, prepared
    • Salt
    • Pepper

  • Preparation

    1. Summer Fresh Tomato Cucumber Salsa:
      1. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
    2. Hawaiian Pineapple Topper:
      1. Mix pineapple, onion and lime if using in a small bowl.
      2. Spoon onto each hot dog and divide and sprinkle bacon over top
    3. Grilled Corn Relish:
      1. Mix all ingredients together into a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
    4. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
    5. Grill hot dogs per package directions
    6. Place each hot dog onto bun and add your favorite Maple Leaf inspired topping! Serve immediately.
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Toast buns if desired. Make ahead alert! Make your favorite topping and keep in an airtight container for 1 to 2 days in advance.

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Everything Bagel Hot Dog Twister

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    1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    2. Unroll crescent dough onto a cutting board. Carefully tear at perforated cut into 4 large squares of dough. Using your fingers cinch the perforation cutting diagonal with each square of dough. Cut each square lengthwise. You should have 8 strips of seamless dough. 
    3. Twist each piece of dough around each hot dog.
    4. Place seasoning on to a large plate. Roll each hot dog into the seasoning pressing down gently so it adheres to the dough. Place each coated hot dog onto prepared baking sheet.
    5. Bake in oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown and hot dog cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
    6. Serve immediately with a side of mustard or ketchup to dip.

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Summer Family BBQ “Top” your Dog your way

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    1.  Heat grill and cook hot dogs per package directions
    2. Create your topping tin by including the above ingredients into the muffin cups. Use one side for the kids and the other for the adults!
    3. Place hot dogs into buns and “top it your way”

    **Stylist tips**

    Add grill marks.

    Suggestion to use La Fournee Doree top split brioche hot dog buns. They are great for the length of the hot dog.

    Style one hot dog dressed as a suggestion and keep the others plain.

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A muffin tin a smart and convenient way to serve your pickiest guests with an assortment of options! Try using your favorite toppings!

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Bacon Sprinkled Cheese Dogs with Creamy Coleslaw and Sweet Potato Fries

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    1. Mix cabbage, carrot, and onion in a large bowl with mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and refrigerate until ready to use.
    2. Set air fryer to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Working in batches fry sweet potatoes for about 15 minutes turning once. Keep warm until ready to serve. 
    3. Divide cheese onto bottom of each bun and place hot dog over top. Sprinkle bacon bits over top. Serve with a side of coleslaw dusted with paprika if using and crispy sweet potato fries.
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**Please note all air fryers are calibrated differently, cook times may vary**
Try a flavor boost to your sweet potato fries! Sprinkle with a little parmesan cheese or your favorite Italian seasoning blend.

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Spooktacular Mummy Dogs

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Spooktacular Mummy Dogs

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

    1.  Preheat oven to 375°F.
    2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    3. Unroll dough onto a large cutting board. Separate at perforations creating 4 separate rectangles.
    4. Press diagonal perforations together with your fingers to create 1 seamless sheet.
    5. Using a sharp knife or a pizza wheel, cut each rectangle into 8 to 10 thin strips of dough.
    6. Wrap strips of dough around hot dogs in a “bandage” like fashion leaving a small gap at the top for a “face”. Discard any unused dough.
    7. Place dough wrapped hot dogs onto baking sheet and bake on center rack of oven for 13 to 15 minutes. Dough should be golden brown and hot dog should be an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove onto a serving platter.
    8. Place a small amount of mustard into a bowl & using a toothpick, dip into mustard and dot “face” area to create two eyes on each hot dog. Serve with webbed ketchup mustard combo.
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Make them cheese mummy dogs by slicing thin strips of cheese and adhering to hot dog with the dough strips.

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Chili Cheese Dog Pizza with Bacon

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Chili Cheese Dog Pizza with Bacon

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    1. Preheat oven to 450˚F. 
    2. Spoon chili over pizza crust and spread all over leaving about ½ inch border around the crust. 
    3. Sprinkle cheese over top followed by sliced hot dogs and bacon. 
    4. Place directly on center rack of oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes. Broil for a crispier bacon and golden hot dogs for about 2 additional minutes, if desired. 
    5. Remove from oven onto a platter and garnish with onions if using. Slice and serve!

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Pickle De Gallo Dogs

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Pickle De Gallo Dogs

  • Ingredients

    • 1375g pkg Maple Leaf® Natural Top Dogs™ BBQ Format
    • 1cup tangy garlic dill pickles, finely chopped
    • 4tbsp white onion, finely chopped
    • 4tsp red pepper, finely chopped
    • ½tsp fresh lime juice
    • 6hot dog buns, split
    • Mustard

  • Preparation

    1. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
    2. Cook hot dogs per package directions. Toast buns if desired.
    3. In a small bowl combine pickles, onion, pepper and lime juice. Stir well to combine.
    4. Place each hot dog into bun and spoon pickle de gallo over top. Drizzle with mustard.
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Make a big batch. Pour a few tbsp of pickle juice into mixture and keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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Meat Lovers Pizza Dog

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Meat Lovers Pizza Dog

  • Ingredients

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    1. Heat oven to 425°F.
    2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    3. Place hot dog buns side by side on baking sheet.
    4. Spoon half the pizza sauce into the base of bun.
    5. Place hot dog over top followed by spooning remaining sauce over top.
    6. Sprinkle cheese over hot dogs and top with bacon bits and pepperoni. Sprinkle with seasoning.
    7. Bake in oven for 5 to 6 minutes or until pepperoni is starting to crisp and cheese is golden and bubbly.
    8. Garnish with basil if using. Serve immediately.
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