Photo: Victor ProtasioThe chef and cohost of Food Network’sBBQ Brawl: Flay v. Symonshares delicious ways to top your franks.The Retro Diner Dog6 hot dogs6 soft potato hot dog buns, toasted½ lb. thinly sliced pork bologna½ cup finely chopped white onion (from 1 onion)Yellow mustard1.Preheat a grill to high (450° to 500°). Place hot dogs on oiled grates; grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until they are slightly blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place 1 hot dog in each toasted bun.2.Place bologna in a single layer on grates, and grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Remove bologna from grill, and cut into ½-inch strips. Add a few strips of crispy bologna to each hot dog; top with onions and mustard.Serves:6Active time:20 minutesTotal time:20 minutesThe Spicy-Cheesy Dog6 oz. evaporated milk¾ tsp. kosher salt1 tsp. dry mustard¾ tsp. Worcestershire sauce8 oz. extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups)1 large egg, beaten6 hot dogs6 hot dog buns, toastedFresh jalapeño slices1.Heat evaporated milk, salt, dry mustard and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium until slightly simmering, about 5 minutes. Whisk in cheese. Cook, whisking constantly, until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in beaten egg; continue whisking until egg is fully incorporated. Continue to cook over medium low, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof jar; discard any solids. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on surface to prevent a skin from forming. Cool sauce completely, about 10 minutes. (Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.)2.Preheat a grill to high (450° to 500°). Place hot dogs on oiled grates; grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until hot dogs are slightly blistered and thoroughly heated, 5 to 8 minutes. Place 1 hot dog in each toasted bun. Drizzle with cheese sauce, and sprinkle with jalapeños.Serves:6Active time:20 minutesTotal time:20 minutesQuick Tip!Before grilling, poke a few holes in the dogs with a fork to let the steam escape. This will help prevent the casings from splitting or bulging while cooking.
Photo: Victor Protasio

The chef and cohost of Food Network’sBBQ Brawl: Flay v. Symonshares delicious ways to top your franks.The Retro Diner Dog6 hot dogs6 soft potato hot dog buns, toasted½ lb. thinly sliced pork bologna½ cup finely chopped white onion (from 1 onion)Yellow mustard1.Preheat a grill to high (450° to 500°). Place hot dogs on oiled grates; grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until they are slightly blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place 1 hot dog in each toasted bun.2.Place bologna in a single layer on grates, and grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Remove bologna from grill, and cut into ½-inch strips. Add a few strips of crispy bologna to each hot dog; top with onions and mustard.Serves:6Active time:20 minutesTotal time:20 minutesThe Spicy-Cheesy Dog6 oz. evaporated milk¾ tsp. kosher salt1 tsp. dry mustard¾ tsp. Worcestershire sauce8 oz. extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups)1 large egg, beaten6 hot dogs6 hot dog buns, toastedFresh jalapeño slices1.Heat evaporated milk, salt, dry mustard and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium until slightly simmering, about 5 minutes. Whisk in cheese. Cook, whisking constantly, until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in beaten egg; continue whisking until egg is fully incorporated. Continue to cook over medium low, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof jar; discard any solids. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on surface to prevent a skin from forming. Cool sauce completely, about 10 minutes. (Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.)2.Preheat a grill to high (450° to 500°). Place hot dogs on oiled grates; grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until hot dogs are slightly blistered and thoroughly heated, 5 to 8 minutes. Place 1 hot dog in each toasted bun. Drizzle with cheese sauce, and sprinkle with jalapeños.Serves:6Active time:20 minutesTotal time:20 minutesQuick Tip!Before grilling, poke a few holes in the dogs with a fork to let the steam escape. This will help prevent the casings from splitting or bulging while cooking.
The chef and cohost of Food Network’sBBQ Brawl: Flay v. Symonshares delicious ways to top your franks.
The Retro Diner Dog
6 hot dogs6 soft potato hot dog buns, toasted½ lb. thinly sliced pork bologna½ cup finely chopped white onion (from 1 onion)Yellow mustard
1.Preheat a grill to high (450° to 500°). Place hot dogs on oiled grates; grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until they are slightly blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place 1 hot dog in each toasted bun.
2.Place bologna in a single layer on grates, and grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Remove bologna from grill, and cut into ½-inch strips. Add a few strips of crispy bologna to each hot dog; top with onions and mustard.
Serves:6Active time:20 minutesTotal time:20 minutes
The Spicy-Cheesy Dog
6 oz. evaporated milk¾ tsp. kosher salt1 tsp. dry mustard¾ tsp. Worcestershire sauce8 oz. extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups)1 large egg, beaten6 hot dogs6 hot dog buns, toastedFresh jalapeño slices
1.Heat evaporated milk, salt, dry mustard and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium until slightly simmering, about 5 minutes. Whisk in cheese. Cook, whisking constantly, until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in beaten egg; continue whisking until egg is fully incorporated. Continue to cook over medium low, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof jar; discard any solids. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on surface to prevent a skin from forming. Cool sauce completely, about 10 minutes. (Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.)
2.Preheat a grill to high (450° to 500°). Place hot dogs on oiled grates; grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until hot dogs are slightly blistered and thoroughly heated, 5 to 8 minutes. Place 1 hot dog in each toasted bun. Drizzle with cheese sauce, and sprinkle with jalapeños.
Quick Tip!Before grilling, poke a few holes in the dogs with a fork to let the steam escape. This will help prevent the casings from splitting or bulging while cooking.
source: people.com