# Barbecue Mash-Up Molds The Ham Dogger Crafts up Hybrid Cookout Cuisine By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-07-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ham-dogger References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2012/07/ham-dogger/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Art-18550-Ham-Dogger/dp/B002DZ5LGI?tag=trenhunt0f-20) What do you get when you combine a delicious sausage with a juicy burger? A ham dogger of course. This hybrid cookout creation consists of a [hamburger shaped like a hot dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeseburger-bratwurst) thanks to this cleverly engineered mold. Just add your own special blend of ground meats into the device and watch it form into a peculiar mash-up meal. Whether you like to go with [lean ground turkey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jolly-hog-bbq-range) or classic beef, the possibilities are endless with this offbeat kitchen item. Family cookouts and backyard barbecues will no longer be a hassle considering you only need to grab [one type of bun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscar-mayer-everybun-pack) for these franks. The ham dogger mold provides grill masters a freakish, but potentially delicious alternative to traditional patties and burgers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Cookout Cuisine:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique food products that combine different types of cuisines to offer customers a new and exciting dining experience. - **Cleverly Engineered Molds:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative kitchen tools and gadgets that make it easier and more fun for people to experiment with different food shapes and presentations. - **Simplifying Cookouts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design products that streamline the cooking and preparation process for outdoor gatherings, saving time and effort for the hosts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create and market novel cooking tools and molds that enable the creation of unique food items, catering to the demand for culinary innovation. - **Kitchenware and Utensils:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and sell innovative cooking molds and gadgets that inspire creativity in the kitchen and enhance the cooking experience for home chefs. - **Outdoor Equipment and Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new cooking and grilling tools that simplify the process of hosting outdoor cookouts, making it more convenient and enjoyable for individuals and families. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sausage-Shaped Grillable Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesedog.md) - [Cheesy Macaroni-Infused Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americana-sausage.md) - [Smart Kitchen Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-hot-dog-steamer.md) - [Burger-Inspired Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cheeseburger-sausage.md) - [Ultra-Indulgent QSR-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hac-sandwich.md) - [Pizza-Flavored Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-pizza-sausage.md) - [Chef-Themed Burger Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncle-morty.md) - [Hot Dog Bun Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-dog-bun-toasters.md) - [Seasonal Turducken Hotdogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-haus-thanksgiving.md)