![]() ![]() This is the biggest controversy on this list. There was a decent spice element but it wasn’t really adding all that much. Overall, this was miles ahead of plain mayo. The “chipotle” was kind of there but more as an echo than a nice layer of smoked spice. There was a hint of garlic but it felt more like dehydrated garlic powder that the real stuff. The hot dog was the nicest part of this pairing. I figured there’s no way this would be bad on a hot dog. This was an impulse grab in the sauce aisle. Kraft Chipotle Aioli - Taste 4 Zach Johnston It tasted fine, it just didn’t grab my attention.ġ1. On a hot dog, it has its place but it wasn’t the “wow” I wanted from cheese on a hot dog. The cheese was a little soft and didn’t quite have the brightness of homemade queso (obviously).Ĭold queso from the jar is fine for dipping tortilla chips in (just). It also was a nice counter to the sweet bun. The light spice of the cheese really added a nice layer to the sausage. I’ve had this version before but it was presented as a dipping situation where you dipped a dog in an oven-hot bowl of queso. Herdez Queso con Salsa - Taste 8 Zach JohnstonĬheese on hot dogs is severely underrated. I would immediately want another dog with more toppings next, but I wouldn’t be offended by this single topping either. Overall, this is the first topping on this list that I’d finish the whole dog with. There were layers that played well together in this bite. It also added a nice counter to the sweetness of the bun. The hot sauce did add a nice layer of heat to the mild spices of the sausage. Plus, I’m always putting hot sauce on my dog, so this felt like an easy win. Valentina Salsa Picante Mexican Sauce, Extra Hot - Taste 7 Zach Johnston It sort of feels like yellow mustard on your dog is the butter on your pasta of hot dog toppings.ġ3. This was fine but not really anything to write home about. But the yellow mustard didn’t really add anything to the plain dog besides a slightly watery mustard spice. A line of old-school yellow mustard is the “purist’s” version of what a hot dog is supposed to be. This is probably the most iconic/classic topping. French’s Classic Yellow Mustard - Taste 2 Zach Johnston This was not good, which is weird since mayo as a component is great on a hot dog. I think it just doesn’t vibe with the actual sausage and that faint hint of lamb from the casing. There’s an off flavor to this I can’t quite put my finger on. The spices of the sausage kind of get washed out. A line of mayo on the dog and nothing else. This is one of the most basic plays in the topping game. Hellmann’s Mayonaisse - Taste 3 Zach Johnston White Onion (I diced mine but you can buy pre-diced in the salad aisle)ġ5.Kroger Private Selection Caramelized Onion.Valentina Salsa Picante Mexican Sauce, Extra Hot.I ended up grabbing, using, and topping with some combo of the following: There are no overloaded hot dogs - again, no chili dogs in play. I lined up 15 bites, topped them, and started tasting and rating. I like the layer of sweet to the soft bread in my hot dog equation, but that’s just me.īeyond the bun and the dog, the rest is pretty straightforward. Lastly, I’m using Kroger Private Selection brand Sweet Hawaiian hot dog buns. To that end, I bought every one of these toppings at my local Kroger. My editor didn’t want me (and then you) making anything on a stovetop - that removes chili from the equation. All of the toppings I’m using for this tasting had to be available at the grocery store. Second, I had to keep the toppings simple. That said, I cooked these dogs in a cup of water and a cup of Coors Banquet for that ultimate dirty water dog experience and they’re pretty wonderful. Just be warned, they’re $19 for a four-pack of foot longs. You can get them here, if you’re into it. Of course, those dogs are a bespoke brand from Portland, Oregon - his hometown. First, I had to use his favorite hot dog from last year’s blind taste test of a gazillion hot dogs. When my boss assigned me this tasting, he was very clear on two things. (Though it should be noted that at UPROXX, we are squarely in the “ put whatever you want on your hot dog” camp.) ![]() I’m tasting 15 different toppings and combos therein to find the ultimate toppings for the humble hot dog. That’s a handful of opportunities for experimentation with toppings. With the 4th of July falling on a Monday this year, we’ve got a long weekend ahead - meaning you might have a hot dog or five in the next few days. ![]()
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