Turn a regular hot dog night into something fun with this nacho dogs recipe. These hot dogs are loaded with nacho cheese, guacamole, salsa, onion, and pickled jalapeños for a flavorful twist that’s perfect for game day or casual dinners. The guacamole adds a creamy layer of freshness, while the nacho cheese brings that melty comfort everyone loves. It’s a fast, easy way to bring two favorite snacks together in one bite.
Why this recipe works
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Fun topping combination: Every bite has a mix of creamy, spicy, and tangy flavors that make the hot dogs exciting to eat.
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Great for entertaining: These are crowd-pleasers, especially when served for parties, game day, or backyard cookouts.
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Customizable toppings: You can swap in your favorite salsas or use store-bought guacamole to save time.
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Easy to prep: Just grill the hot dogs, toast the buns, and add your toppings, no complex steps involved.
Serving suggestions
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Make it a meal: Serve with tortilla chips and extra guacamole or salsa on the side.
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Add a side salad: A fresh tomato or cucumber salad keeps things balanced and adds color to the plate.
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Set up a topping bar: Let guests add their own toppings for a fun and interactive meal.
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Kid-friendly option: Skip the jalapeños for little ones and let them enjoy the cheesy goodness on its own.
Nacho dogs recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Turn a regular hot dog night into something fun with this nacho dogs recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 all beef hot dogs
- 4 hot dogs buns
- 1 (9 ounce) container nacho cheese dip
- 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
- pickled jalapeno slices
- salsa
Guacamole-
- 2 ripe avocados (flesh scooped out and pitted)
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- the juice of 1 lime
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- To make guacamole- in a large bowl add avocados. Add lime juice and mash together with a fork. Stir in garlic, cilantro, and salt. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- Heat an outdoor grill (or an indoor grill pan) to medium-high heat. Grill hot dogs until they are slightly charred on the outside. Heat nacho cheese dip according to package directions.
- Place hot dog buns onto the grill and grill until lightly toasted. Place grilled hot dogs onto the buns. Top with nacho cheese, guacamole, onion, salsa, and jalapeno slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 830
- Sugar: 3.1 g
- Sodium: 1183.9 mg
- Fat: 32.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 115.3 g
- Protein: 21.6 g
- Cholesterol: 40.9 mg
