13 Creative Hot Dog Toppings to Spice Up Your Next BBQ

Add a Vietnamese-inspired twist with spicy mayo, sliced cucumber, shredded carrot, and fresh mint leaves.

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Upgrade your ballpark dogs with tomatoes, onions, and steak sauce to give them steakhouse flair.

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Give hot dogs a fresh, spicy kick with a summery topping of peaches, chopped jalapeños, and cilantro.

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A fresh cabbage slaw provides a pleasing crunch that contrasts with the cool, creamy yogurt sauce—one of our favorite hot dog toppings of all time!

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For extra Tex-Mex twang, add a dollop of salsa to each dog.

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Top your dogs with ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and spicy mustard for a creative take on a Cuban sandwich.

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Make this cookout favorite a little healthier by loading on baby arugula and pickled beets.

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Who needs burgers when you can have a hot dog slathered with barbecue sauce, Cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon?

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Kids and comfort food addicts will go crazy for these mac-and-cheese-topped dogs.

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Transform a favorite sandwich into a cookout nosh by topping your hot dog with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing.

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Mustard, pickle slices, and crumbled bacon are an easy way to give hot dogs a flavor punch.

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Bring a vacation vibe to your backyard barbecue with a fresh pineapple and sweet red cherry pepper topper.

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