New Tricks for Hot Dogs

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Give your next hot dog a kick with the Chicago Red Hot recipe.
TIPical Mary Ellen host Mary Ellen Pinkham shares alternative hot-dog recipes.

Chicago Red Hot

Ingredients:

hot dog
chopped dill pickles
shredded lettuce
jalapeño peppers, chopped
tomatoes
spicy mustard

Preparation:

Place a hot dog in a bun and top with the above ingredients and/or any of your favorite condiments.

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Out of bread? Throw that dog on a tortilla instead!
Tortilla-Wrapped Hot Dogs

Ingredients:

flour tortillas
hot dog
chili with beans
shredded cheese

Preparation:

Spoon a generous spoonful of chili on a tortilla and top with cheese. Set a hot dog in center of tortilla. Roll up and bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.

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Make it extra tasty with bacon.
Bacon Hot Dog

Ingredients:

hot dog
bacon
oil
buns

Preparation:

Wrap the hot dog in a slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks. Fry until the bacon is crispy. Place inside a steamed hot dog bun and garnish. Use barbecue sauce or ketchup as a condiment.

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How about a big fat Greek dog?
Greek Hot Dog

Ingredients:

pita bread
hot dog
cucumber sauce
chopped onion
shredded lettuce
tomato

Preparation:

Wrap a hot dog in a warmed pita bread and top with remaining ingredients.

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Take it sweet and sour with pineapple and peppers.
Sweet-and-Sour Hot Dog

Ingredients:

hot dog
diced green pepper
pineapple bits
sweet and sour sauce
mustard

Preparation:

Place hot dog in a bun and top with ingredients.