Amazing burger recipes and hot dog creations, sure to be a welcome addition to any cookout, game day party, or weeknight dinner!
It seems odd to be writing about 8 Amazing Burger and Hot Dog Recipes You’ll Love in the midst of a three-day snow storm but candidly I almost love the flavor of grilled burgers and hot dogs more in the winter.
Set to a backdrop of freezing temps, I think the best tasting grilled burgers I’ve had in my life have been mid-mountain on a great ski day for a lunch break. The smells from the grill are intoxicating and the flavors seemingly more pronounced.
Regardless of the season or weather, grilled burgers and hot dogs are a truly American pastime all year round; using the Ultimate Burger Grill Guide will have you grilling burgers like a pro. They celebrate summer, and are a great option to feed a crowd.
With the Super Bowl upcoming sharing a collection of some of my personal favorites from Boulder Locavore seemed perfectly timed. They would be great for a football party at home or tailgating. Pair with gluten-free or regular buns and everyone can partake!
Amazing Burger and Hot Dog Recipes
FIRECRACKER HOT DOGS: Why have a regular hot dog when you can amp it up with a melted slice of Pepper Jack cheese, grilled or sautéed red onion slices topped with crispy, gluten-free beer-battered deep-fried jalapeno peppers for a kick?
GRILL-SMOKED GREEN CHILE BURGERS IN A BACON WEAVE: After attending Steven Raichlen’s Barbecue University last summer I’m devoted to the bacon weave. It is easy to make, looks fantastic and adds a bite of bacon in every mouthful. These green chile burgers are woven into the bacon weave and grilled with some smoking done in a simple method on the grill with foil and some wood chips. No fancy equipment required. Big flavors as a result!
STUFFED TACO BURGERS: Love a good taco? Take all the ingredients an add them inside a burger! It’s definitely the best of both worlds.
HAY-SMOKED SALMON BURGERS: This amazing burger may be the one option that would not be great for tailgating unless you want to smoke-blast your neighbors out of the parking lot. This multi-step process hay-smokes salmon burgers then grills them to cook them through. It’s fun and a great show. The burgers are light and tasty.
MESQUITE-SMOKED JALAPENO CHEESE BACON-WRAPPED HOT DOGS: Similar to the bacon-weave burgers, these hot dogs have a lot going on! The hot dogs are stuffed with cheddar cheese and jalapeno slices, wrapped in bacon to be grill-smoked and topped with grilled red onions.
THE BEST BISON BURGER: This amazing burger recipe comes courtesy of the JW Marriot Dessert Ridge in Phoenix. I lunched there over a spring break and enjoyed this fantastic burger and an accompanying Prickly Pear Margarita (which has been pinned thousands, literally, of times on Pinterest). The burger is juicy and delicious with a chance to change up the meat to bison, which is more lean than beef still with great flavor.
JUICY BACON-AND-EGG CHEESE BREAKFAST BURGER: For those chomping at the bit to get the party going at the crack of dawn, this burger is for you. Topped with slices of bacon, a fried egg, Sriracha Sour Cream and some arugula for a kick, it definitely starts the day out on a robust note!
SOUTHWEST BACON CHEESEBURGERS: Ground beef, chorizo, green chilies and cheese all combine to make an amazing burger bursting with flavor that is topped with grilled red onions and bacon slices. Also tips for making the perfect burger!
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Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
These all look great and are making me hungry. I haven’t gone Grocery Shopping yet this week, I need to pick up a few things!
Raijean says
I so love this! i love a good hot dog and burger. This is right up my alley, it will be perfect for the summer.
Crystal says
I love a good burger! Those taco burgers would be the perfect mix of my favorite meals!
Rosey says
That’s some good looking grilling you’ve got going on there. Everything looks great!
shell says
Good thing it’s almost dinner time because this made me hungry! That firecracker dog looks really good- I love spicy foods!
Hannah says
These are perfect recipes for the upcoming grilling season. Hotdogs and hamburgers have so many potential toppings and condiments to work with. Thanks for sharing!
Ann Bacciaglia says
This food all looks so delicious. I will have to try the bacon wrapped burger first. The hot dogs look amazing to.
nicole escat says
This is absolutely looks delicious! i want this as a dinner but it would be great as a snack. Yummy
melisasource says
Wow each and every one of these looks awesome!! It makes me wanna do a burger and hot dog night with my family!
Marcie W. says
Amazing indeed, I absolutely want it all! This entire post has me longing for spring and summer cookouts.
Liz Mays says
Ooh, Hay-Smoked Salmon burgers would be a nice change of pace. I know the guys would love seafood for a change.
Brandy says
My kids love hotdogs, thanks for some options that include burgers because I am the burger chick they are the hotdog people!
Pam says
My husband and son love grilling out! They will be all over these recipes.
Catherine S says
These all sound really good. I am going to make the Mesquite-Smoked Jalapeno Cheese Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs for the big game this weekend.
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
Yum! Those Stuffed Taco Burgers look amazing! And I always love a good breakfast burger!
Toni Dash says
They are all so good Amy! I was really craving the breakfast burger when putting together the post and looking at the photos!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
We are ALL major burger junkies in our house. I need to try a couple of these because I am sure they will be HUGE hits.