Ultimate Charcoal-Grilled Hot Dogs

Ingredients

- 8 all-beef hot dogs
- 8 hot dog buns
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Charcoal Grill:
- Light the charcoal grill and allow it to heat until the coals are white-hot and ashy, approximately PT30M (30 minutes).
- Arrange the hot coals in an even layer for optimal grilling.

2. Prepare the Onions:
- While the grill is heating, heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and sauté until they are translucent and slightly caramelized, about PT10M (10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Grill the Hot Dogs:
- Place the hot dogs on the grill perpendicular to the grates to create nice grill marks.
- Grill them for approximately PT5M (5 minutes), turning occasionally, until they are evenly charred and heated through.

4. Toast the Buns:
- During the last minute of grilling the hot dogs, place the buns on the grill cut-side down.
- Toast them for PT1M (1 minute) until they are lightly browned and crisp.

5. Assemble the Hot Dogs:
- Place each grilled hot dog into a toasted bun.
- Top each with a mix of caramelized onions, a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, and a dash of bacon bits.
- Drizzle mustard and ketchup over the top.
- Add sweet pickle relish and a sprinkle of chopped chives for garnish, if desired.

Total Time

PT46M
46 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Hot Dogs, Charcoal Grill, Grilled Lunch, Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Gourmet Hot Dogs, Bacon Bits, BBQ, American Cuisine, Easy Lunch Recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

1,920 calories (total for entire dish)

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