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10 Grilled Hot Dog Variations

10 Grilled Hot Dog Variations

A grilled hot dog can really hit home. For all its simplicity and comfort, sometimes it's fun to change up from the usually and these hot dog variations are all uniquely delicious.

Depression Dogs

Depression Dogs

Depression Dogs were the Chicago dog before The Chicago Dog with a topping combo of relish, mustard, white onion, sport peppers, and fries.

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French Onion Dogs

French Onion Dogs

Taking inspiration from a French onion dip, these dogs are topped with a crowd pleasing combo of a tangy sauce, sweet caramelized onions, and salty and crunchy potato sticks.

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Completo-Completo

Completo-Completo

The Chilean completo-completo combines fresh tomtoes, sauerkraut, mayonnaise, and the tri-pickle relish of salsa american into one hearty hot dog that needs to be tasted to be fully understood.

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Cubano Dogs

Cubano Dogs

Taking all the makings of a Cubano sandwich and stuffing them into a bun with a hot dog outputs something both refreshingly comforting and unique at the same time.

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Completo Italiano

Completo Italiano

The Chilean completo Italiano marries smashed avocado, mayonnaise, and diced tomatoes on top of a hot dog that has a light flavor overall, but a heartiness that really sneaks up on you.

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Tijuana Dogs

Tijuana Dogs

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs get adorned with a plethora of Mexican-influenced toppings to form one incredible experience.

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Seattle Dogs

Seattle Dogs

A Seattle dog is defined first by its use of cream cheese, but it's how that cooling topping interacts with the spiced beef, caramelized onions, pungent mustard, and spicy jalapeños that really makes this regional style a real winner.

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Chicago Char Dogs

Chicago Char Dogs

A fully loaded Chicago char dog is a thing of messy, delicious glory.

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Perros Calientes Colombianos

Perros Calientes Colombianos

The Colombian hot dog is an overstuffed, messy affair that includes melted queso blanco, coleslaw, potato sticks, and a variety of sauces.

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North Carolina Slaw Dogs

North Carolina Slaw Dogs

A combo of a Brightleaf hot dog, chili, slaw, and mustard come to together to form a representative taste of North Carolina.

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