Oven Baked Hot Dogs

Hot dogs are one of those foods that always makes people smile. They bring back memories of summer barbecues, exciting days out and these savory treats are popular with every age group. There are different ways to make them as well as plenty of different toppings to choose from.

Whether you’re a ketchup or mustard fan, you prefer raw or fried onions, or you favor beef over pork, there is a perfect hot dog recipe to suit you.

The following recipe is slightly unusual, in that the hot dogs are assembled and then baked in the oven, which isn’t the typical way of making them. But try the recipe and you might find oven baked hot dogs are your new favorite!

You can mix and match the fillings and toppings, opting for any kind of cheese, canned or leftover chili, onions, relish, mayo, and so much more. And they’re so simple to make, the hardest part of the recipe is choosing your toppings!

Why do I love Oven Baked Hot Dogs?

Baked hot dogs are hot and tasty with crispy-edged buns, plenty of melted cheese, crunchy onions, and delicious meaty hot dogs. You are going to love how delicious they come out and how simple the recipe is. Simply assemble the hot dogs the way you prefer and pop them in the oven until done.

How to Serve Them:

Enjoy these hot dogs hot, paired with your favorite sides. Anything from a crisp salad to a 3-bean salad, a jumbo pickle, or some fries or chips goes well with baked hot dogs.

Can You Make Them Ahead?

You can assemble them ahead, cover the dish with foil, and keep them refrigerated in the meantime if you want.

Oven Baked Hot Dogs Tips

• Add all your favorite toppings. You can make them all the same or personalize each one for whoever is eating it.
• Don’t skip the mustard and mayo. The combination is incredible!
• Don’t overcook the hot dogs, or they will dry out.

Ingredients:

• Onion chopped
• Hot dogs
• Mayonnaise
• Hot dog buns
• Mustard
• Chili
• Sweet relish
• Cheddar cheese

How to make Oven Baked Hot Dogs:

Step 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2. Spread relish, mustard, and mayonnaise to the inside of the hot dog buns. 

Step 3. Place the hot dogs in the buns.

Fit them all into a 9×13 baking dish. 

Step 4. Top with the onion, cheese, and chili. 

Step 5. Cover with tin foil, and bake for 45 minutes. 

Step 6. Remove the foil and serve.

If you’re a hot dog fan (and who isn’t!) you’re going to love this exciting twist on the classic hot dog recipe. They’re baked in the oven for a deliciously different result, and can be topped with anything you happen to love on your hot dogs.

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Storage Instructions:

Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave, although they’ll be less crisp.

Variations and Substitutions:

Choose from any hot dog varieties, types of buns, toppings, and flavors to customize these wonderful treats to your liking. Anything you’d add on top of conventional hot dogs can be added to these.