Cheese-Stuffed Hot Dogs With Spicy Onions - Rachael Ray

NELady's Note:

From Everyday with Rachael Ray Mag, March 2009.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 4.0 franks

• 4 franks
• 2 tablespoons McCormick grill seasoning
• 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese , cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 small onions , sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped chipotle chile in adobo , plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
• salt
• 2 tablespoons butter , melted
• 4 hot dog buns

Directions:

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Make a slit lengthwise down each frank, being careful not to cut all the way through.
3. Place the grill seasoning and franks in a plastic bag; shake to coat.
4. Place the franks on a baking sheet and stuff each with 2 or 3 strips of cheese.
5. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until softened and golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the brown sugar, chipotle, adobo sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
6. Butter the insides of the buns and place up on the baking sheet with the franks. Broil until the cheese melts and the buns are toasted, 3 to 5 minutes.
7. Assemble the hot dogs and top with the caramelized onions.

Reviews

[Vicki in CT]

Good gracious, these were doglicious. I did have to cook longer than the stated time, but I had them broiling on the second rack so I didn't have to watch so closely. I am so glad I have leftover onion as these were superb--sweet with a zip. I plan on either topping chicken or pork chops with them; they would also be terrific on hamburgers. I would strongly suggest making extra onions when making these as they are perfect. Instead of chipotle chile and sauce, I just used chipotle sauce (Bufalo brand).

[weekend cooker]

OMG !! Very nice hot dogs, loved the bit of spice in these, and we really enjoyed the onions. Made for Cookbook Tag 2011.

[scott777]

First time don't change it!! then go from that. these are GREAT!