French Onion Hot Dogs
French Onion Hot Dogs
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 yellow onions, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Hot Dogs
- 4 all-beef hot dogs
- 4 hot dog buns, split
- 1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon dried chives, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Begin by caramelizing the onions. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the unsalted butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the sliced yellow onions, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until the onions begin to soften.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Reduce the heat to low. Add the granulated sugar, which helps with browning. Continue to cook the onions, stirring every 5-7 minutes, for another 25-30 minutes, or until they are deeply golden brown and very tender. If the pan gets too dry, add a tablespoon of water to deglaze the bottom.
⏱️ 30 min
- 3
Once the onions are caramelized, pour in the beef broth. Stir well, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the broth has mostly evaporated and the onions are glossy and rich. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a glass baking dish large enough to hold the hot dogs.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
Cook the hot dogs according to package directions (grill, pan-fry, or boil). While the hot dogs are cooking, lightly toast the hot dog buns if desired.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Place each cooked hot dog into a bun. Arrange the hot dogs in the prepared baking dish. Spoon a generous amount of the caramelized onions over each hot dog.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Evenly sprinkle the shredded Gruyere cheese over the caramelized onions on each hot dog.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Garnish the hot dogs with dried chives before serving immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
French Onion Hot Dogs
For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 yellow onions, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Hot Dogs
- 4 all-beef hot dogs
- 4 hot dog buns, split
- 1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon dried chives, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Begin by caramelizing the onions. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the unsalted butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the sliced yellow onions, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until the onions begin to soften.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Reduce the heat to low. Add the granulated sugar, which helps with browning. Continue to cook the onions, stirring every 5-7 minutes, for another 25-30 minutes, or until they are deeply golden brown and very tender. If the pan gets too dry, add a tablespoon of water to deglaze the bottom.
⏱️ 30 min - 3
Once the onions are caramelized, pour in the beef broth. Stir well, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the broth has mostly evaporated and the onions are glossy and rich. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a glass baking dish large enough to hold the hot dogs.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
Cook the hot dogs according to package directions (grill, pan-fry, or boil). While the hot dogs are cooking, lightly toast the hot dog buns if desired.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Place each cooked hot dog into a bun. Arrange the hot dogs in the prepared baking dish. Spoon a generous amount of the caramelized onions over each hot dog.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Evenly sprinkle the shredded Gruyere cheese over the caramelized onions on each hot dog.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Garnish the hot dogs with dried chives before serving immediately.
⏱️ 3 min