Barbecue season is finally here and these non-traditional hot dogs are worth adding to any menu.
Unlike the conventional wiener dish topped with mustard, ketchup, and/or relish, these quirky hot dogs infuse other foods or feature unexpected condiments. DIY edible hot dog mummies allow the consumer to make a criss-cross casing for any wiener whether it be sausage, mystery meat or vegan.
Hot dog hybrids such as bacon-injected wieners and chicken-wrapped hot dogs fuse together two meaty dishes for the best of backyard cooking. Hot dogs also make a chilling dessert when served as chocolate-covered corn dogs with a side of ice cream.
Non-traditional hot dogs are worth incorporating into every holiday cookout and all barbecues held after.
25 Non-Traditional Hot Dogs
From Artist-Imprinted Meals to Hybrid Holiday Hot Dogs:
Malika Renee Butss — May 26, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Fried Chicken-Wrapped Hot Dogs
KFC's Double Down Dog Replaces the Bun with More Meat
23
Decadent Hot Dogs
Dougie Dog's Dragon Dog is an Expensive Hot Dog That Costs $100
22
Zoology Hot Dogs
These Hot Dog Designs Transform the Comfort Food into Edible Animals
21
Artist-Imprinted Meals
The Andy Warhol Cafe Serves Delicious and Asthitically Pleasing Food
20
Chilly Fast Food Desserts
These Cake French Fries and Ice Cream Hot Dogs are Perfect for Summer
19
Adorable Woodchuck Recipes
The Groundhog Hot Dogs by Sandra Denneler are Repeatedly Welcomed
18
Veggie Corn Dogs
This Corn Dog from MorningStar Farms is a Vegetarian Option
17
Feline Hot Dog Stamps
Turn Your Wieners into Hello Kitty Cat Cartoon Characters for Your Next BBQ
16
Lazy Thanksgiving Turkeys
This Hot Dog Turkey is Perfect for Chefs Who Don't Want to Roast a Bird
15
Chili Dog-Stuffed Crusts
Pizza Hut New Zealand Locations are Giving you Two Meals in One
14
Exotic Asian Hotdogs
The Asian Dog Restaurant Offers Hotdogs with Asian-Inspired Toppings
13
Fruit-Flavored Weiners
There is Now Such a Thing as Strawberry and Lemon-Flavored Hot Dogs
12
Soccer-Themed Fast Food
The World Cup Hot Dogs by WDOG Lets People Eat Their Pride
11
Bagel Hot Dog Buns
Einstein Bros.' Asiago Hot Dog Bun is Made with Cheesy Bagels
10
Frankenstein Hot Dog Dishes
The Fransk Hack Dog by Fat and Tasty Boasts Three Layers of Meat
9
Gourmet Hot Dog Recipes
The Haute Dog is an Indulgent and Artisan Street Meat Snack
8
French Fry Corn Dogs
This Unusual Fried Corn Dog is Made with a French Fry Coating
7
Expensive Japanese Hot Dogs
Food Truck Tokyo Dog Creates an Outlandish $169 Hot Dog
6
Spicy Chili Sausages
The Johnny Footlong Celebrates Cleveland Brown’s Latest Draft Johnny Manziel
5
Hotdog-Stuffed Sausage Buns
This Hotdog Gets Rid of the Bun in Favor of More Sausage
4
Syrupy Corn Dog Hybrids
Crouton Crackerjacks Came Up with a Morning Rendition of a Corn Dog Recipe
3
Dessert Corn Dogs
These Corn Dogs are Battered in Red Velvet Cake Mix
2
Hot Dog-Topped Cheeseburgers
The Carnivorous Potato Chip Burger is for Indecisive Fast Food Lovers
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Lobster Corn Dogs
This Corn Dog Cleverly Replaces Traditional Hot Dogs With Lobster Meat
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