A Big Decadent Hot Dog Recipe

Name: A Big Decadent Hot Dog
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 package hot dogs, such as Hebrew National Jumbo Beef Franks; 1 package cocktail franks; 4 hot dog buns; 1 package hot dog buns; One 8-ounce package liver mousse; Whole grain mustard, to serve; 1 package brown-and-serve dinner rolls

Servings: persons

8 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 package hot dogs, such as Hebrew National Jumbo Beef Franks
1 package cocktail franks
4 hot dog buns
1 package hot dog buns
One 8-ounce package liver mousse
Whole grain mustard, to serve
1 package brown-and-serve dinner rolls

1
Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the onions.
2
When the onions begin to soften, add the sugar and season with salt and pepper.
3
Turn the heat to low and cover the pan.
4
When the onions just begin to brown, remove the cover.
5
Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the onions are a dark brown color.
6
Be careful not to let them burn.
7
Set aside.
8
Melt 2 more tablespoons butter in same skillet over medium heat.
9
Cut several shallow slashes across the hot dogs and add them to the pan.
10
Fry until they are cooked through and nicely browned.
11
Set aside and keep warm.
12
Add the cocktail franks to the pan and fry until they are cooked through and nicely browned.
13
Set aside and keep warm.
14
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in another pan and set aside.
15
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet.
16
Split open the hot dog buns and toast them in the buttery juices.
17
Spread a thin layer of mousse inside both halves of each bun.
18
Top with a hot dog and pile on the onions.
19
Add a few dollops of mustard and serve.
20
Split the dinner rolls down the middle and spoon on some of the melted butter.
21
Stuff in 2 of the cocktail franks and spread on some mousse.
22
Top with some onions and mustard and serve.

360

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 large onions, thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, A Big Decadent Hot Dog falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

A Big Decadent Hot Dog

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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