Add a New Orleans twist to your hot dog with this flavorful Hot Dog Creole recipe

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This Hot Dog Creole dish combines the classic American hot dog with the bold and spicy flavors of Creole cuisine. Perfect for a summer cookout or tailgate party, this dish is sure to impress your guests with its unique twist on a beloved classic.

Ingredients

  • 4 hot dog buns
  • 4 of your favorite hot dogs
  • 1 cup of Creole sauce
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup diced onions
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, sauté the bell peppers, onions, and celery until softened.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes, Creole sauce, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Grill the hot dogs until heated through, then place each hot dog in a bun.
  4. Top each hot dog with a generous amount of the Creole sauce mixture.
  5. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Interesting Facts

  • Creole cuisine is a unique blend of French, Spanish, African, and Native American influences, resulting in bold and flavorful dishes.
  • The term 'Creole' originally referred to descendants of the French and Spanish colonizers in Louisiana, but has since evolved to encompass a wider range of cultures.
  • Hot dogs are a quintessential American food, making them the perfect canvas for creative flavor combinations like this Hot Dog Creole recipe.