Creative Hot Dog Toppings For National Hot Dog Day

Updated July 2026 We’re getting ready for National Hot Dog Day, the third Wednesday in July. We’re having a “Franked & Loaded” hot dog cookout with quite a few creative hot dog toppings—no mustard, ketchup, relish, and sauerkraut this year. You can set up a DIY hot dog bar with the toppings below, and let…
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Portillo’s Garden Dog: A Plant-Based Hot Dog, Dressed To Kill

[1] Portillo’s new plant-based Garden Dog tastes just like a regular hot dog—delish! (photos #1, #2, and #3 © Portillo’s). [2] Time for lunch! [3] Close-up on the toppings: mustard, relish, chopped onions, tomatoes, celery salt, pickle spear, and sport peppers, on a steamed poppy seed bun. [4] You can actually buy the dogs wherever…
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FOOD FUN: An Apple Pie Hot Dog Recipe From Guy Fieri

[1] Take a bite of fun fusion food: an apple pie hot dog (photos #1 and #5 © Chevrolet). [2] If you want to make your own apple pie filling, here’s a recipe from Delicious Table (photo © Delicious Table). [3] Or, buy your favorite brand (photo © Market Pantry | Target). [4] Buy bacon…
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