Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 hot dogs
- 4 bagels
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced pickles
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Grill or grill pan
- Toaster
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. Slice bagels in half and toast until lightly browned.
3. Grill hot dogs until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Place hot dogs in toasted bagels.
5. Top each bagel dog with shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, diced tomatoes, and diced pickles.
6. Drizzle ketchup and mustard over the toppings.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
Grill or grill pan at medium-high heat
Serving size:
4 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 400
Fat: 16g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 20g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Any type of cheese can be used instead of cheddar cheese.
- Any type of onion can be used instead of diced onions.
- Any type of tomato can be used instead of diced tomatoes.
- Any type of pickle can be used instead of diced pickles.
Variations:
- Add bacon bits for extra flavor.
- Use different types of sausages instead of hot dogs.
- Use different types of bagels such as everything bagels or sesame bagels.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to toast the bagels before adding the toppings to prevent them from getting soggy.
- Use a toothpick to hold the toppings in place if needed.
- Customize the toppings to your liking.
Storage instructions:
Store any leftover bagel dogs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve on a platter with additional toppings on the side.
Garnishes:
Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
Pairings:
Serve with a side of potato chips or french fries.
Suggested side dishes:
Potato salad, coleslaw, or macaroni salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
If the bagels are too tough to slice, microwave them for a few seconds to soften them up.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the hot dogs to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure they are fully cooked.
Food history:
The bagel dog is a popular street food in New York City and has been around since the 1970s.
Flavor profiles:
Savory, cheesy, tangy, and slightly sweet.
Serving suggestions:
Serve as a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
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