Gluten-Free Nacho Dogs
As the 4th of July nears, I can guess that many of you are craving some all-American foods! Burgers, hot dogs, potato salad … anything comfort food meets summer food qualifies as good 4th of July food, in my opinion. Take for instance, these Gluten-Free Nacho Dogs. They are hot dog meets nachos – two foods that you’d get at a fair or enjoy at a ball game. Why not combine the two?
To create the dog part, obviously you’ll need hot dogs and gluten-free hot dog buns. I look for the best quality uncured hot dogs I can find, and now days there are many gluten-free hot dog buns to choose from, so pick your fave! To create the nacho part, I crushed some Xochitl corn tortilla chips and added shredded Mexican cheese, Xochitl’s salsa, and a few other toppings.
Just like the U.S. is a melting pot of people and cultures, this recipe is a melting pot of two delicious foods. I hope you enjoy it! Happy Independence Day!
Gluten-Free Nacho Dogs Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 uncured hot dogs
- Vegetable oil
- 8 gluten-free hot dog buns
- 3 cups crumbled Xochitl corn chips
- 2 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 cup Xochitl salsa of choice
- Pickled jalapeño slices
- 2 avocados , sliced
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the grill for direct and indirect heat and preheat to medium.
- Brush the hot dogs with oil. Brush grates on the direct side of the grill with oil. Grill the hot dogs for 3-4 minutes or until just charred, turning frequently.
- Place the grilled hot dogs in the hot dog buns, sprinkle on about 3 tablespoons of crushed tortilla chips on each and top with about ¼ cup of cheese. Place a double layer of heavy-duty foil on the indirect side of the grill. Put the hot dogs on the foil, placing them close to each other. Close the lid and cook for 5-6 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Top with jalapeño and avocado slices and drizzle with sour cream.
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What brand of hot dog buns are used here?
We don’t remember exactly which brand of buns we used in this recipe, but our favorite brand of hot dog buns is Schar, so it’s possible it was that one!