Cheese-Stuffed Hot Dogs with Spicy Onions

By BCVH

Ingredients

• 4 franks
• 2 tablespoons grill seasoning
• 2 deli slices sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2 inch strips
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 small onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped chipolte chile in adobo sauce, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 hot dog buns

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the broiler. Make a slit lengthwise down each frank, being careful not to cut all the way through. Place the grill seasoning and franks in a plastic bag; shake to coat. Place the franks on a baking sheet and stuff each with 2 or 3 strips of cheese.

2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until softened and golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the brown sugar, chipotle, adobo sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.

3. Butter the insides of the buns and place face up on the baking sheet with the franks. Broil until the cheese melts and the buns are toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Assemble the hot dogs and top with the caramelized onions.