After a lively game day party, a backyard BBQ, or a festive 4th of July potluck, you might find yourself with an abundance of hot dogs. Instead of letting them go to waste, turn those leftovers into delicious meals with these Leftover Hot Dog Recipes! From casseroles to creative twists, these ideas are perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying with the family.
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Corn Dog Casserole
Turn your leftover hot dogs into a family-favorite casserole. The tender cornbread base, real sweet corn, and cheesy goodness make this dish irresistible to kids and adults alike.
Corn Dog Casserole
Corn dog casserole is a simple recipe that is ready in less than 1 hour and kids can’t resist it. It’s filled with real sweet corn and hot dogs, baked into fluffy cornbread that is tender, moist, and cheesy.
A quick and fun option, this recipe uses Jiffy cornbread mix to create finger-licking corn dogs. They’re a hit with little ones and perfect for dipping into your favorite sauces.
Jiffy Corn Dog Recipe
Corn dogs are the all-time favorite finger food, and recently, I discovered that you could make them by using Jiffy cornbread mix.
Transform your hot dogs into a hearty, zesty chili casserole topped with a fluffy cornbread crust. This dish, complete with gooey cheese, makes a comforting weeknight dinner.
Chili Dog Casserole with Cornbread Crust
This zesty and flavorful chili dog casserole with a tender Jiffy mix topping is the perfect family supper! The fluffy cornbread crust and a layer of sharp cheddar cheese sit on top of a seasoned ground beef and hot dog filling. It’s easy comfort food!
These sliders are mini bites packed with big flavor. Juicy hot dogs, spicy chili, and melty cheese make for a crowd-pleasing snack or party appetizer.
The Best Chili Cheese Dog Sliders Recipe
Enjoy every flavor-packed mouthful of these chili cheese dog sliders! Savory little bites are loaded with juicy hot dogs, zesty chili and gooey cheese.
This dish combines glazed hot dogs with a flavorful rice bowl reminiscent of Korean-inspired flavors. Add your favorite toppings for a customizable dinner.
Glazed Hot Dogs and Rice
A glazed hot dog dipped with rice is VERY tasty. We’re not kidding, it’s a delicious recipe that kids and adults truly love! This is not hot dog fried rice which you often see but, instead, a dish that resembles the Korean rice bowls (that my family loves!) with your favorite toppings waiting for you to mix up.
Take mac and cheese up a notch with chunks of hot dogs and a creamy bacon cheese sauce. It’s a rich, indulgent dish that’s perfect for family dinners.
Hot Dog Cheesy Macaroni Casserole
This mouthwatering Hot Dog Cheesy Macaroni Casserole takes macaroni and cheese to a new level. It’s a one dish meal packed with all-beef hot dogs and jumbo elbow macaroni that’s smothered in a homemade bacon cheese sauce. It’s a dish that kids of all ages will love.
An All-American classic, this casserole pairs hot dogs with smoky baked beans for a budget-friendly and flavorful dish. Serve with buttered toast for a nostalgic meal.
Hot Dogs and Beans Casserole
An All-American comfort food, this classic Hot Dogs and Beans Casserole can feed many on just a few dollars! The flavors are also sweet, smoky, and savory making for a tasty meal that pairs well with some buttered toast!
For a creative twist, try this campfire-inspired pizza. Topped with baked beans, tater tots, and cheese, it’s a fusion of fun flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Cheesy Hot Dog & Baked Beans Pizza
All the amazing flavors of campfire beans and weenies but pizzafied! Homemade pizza dough topped with a cheddar-mozzarella blend of cheese, baked beans, sliced hot dogs, tater tots, and more cheese for one killer campfire cheesy pizza!
This sheet-pan recipe mixes hot dogs with roasted potatoes, carrots, and peppers for a wholesome and hearty meal. It’s great for busy weeknights.
Roasted Veggie Hot Dog Hash
Roasted Veggie Hot Dog Hash: enjoy this easy and hearty sheet pan dinner! Packed with potatoes, onion, carrots, peppers, hot dogs and flavored with simple spices like smoked paprika.
Pizza dough wrapped around hot dogs and brushed with garlic olive oil makes for a quick and tasty snack. These are perfect for game days or casual gatherings.
Garlic Knot Hot Dogs
Pizza dough wrapped around a hot dog, tied into a knot, and brushed with garlic olive oil…garlic knot hot dogs! What’s not to like?
Mini hot dogs wrapped in pizza dough create this pull-apart treat. Adjust the dough-to-hot dog ratio to suit your preference, and watch them disappear fast!
Pull-Apart Pigs In A Blanket
The first time we made this recipe, we packed in about 60 mini hot dogs; the second time, 30; the third, 45. Lesson learned: It depends on who is cutting the pizza dough! If you cut bigger pieces of pizza dough, you’ll need less hot dogs, and the dough will puff more.
This dish combines sautéed hot dogs, soy sauce, and sesame oil for a comforting fried rice with an Asian-inspired twist. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Hot Dog Fried Rice
Hot Dog Fried Rice is savory, satisfying, and bursting with flavor. This mouthwatering hot dog recipe features sauted onions, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. It delivers the comforting flavors of American cuisine with a snappy Asian twist.
Wrap hot dogs in tortillas, top with cheese, and bake until crisp. These hot dog taquitos are a fiesta on your plate and perfect for dipping.
Hot Dog Taquitos Recipe (Tortilla Wrapped Dogs)
Enjoy a fusion of flavors with this hot dog taquitos recipe. Juicy franks snugly wrapped in tortillas, covered in cheese and crisped to perfection. A fiesta for your taste buds!
Take your hot dogs to the next level with a sweet and savory batter, crunchy toppings, and a deep fry. These Korean-style hot dogs are bursting with unique textures and flavors.
Korean Hot Dogs
Korean hot dogs are a thing. A thing that just might blow your mind a little bit. Imagine a crispy, battered and fried corn dog but on steroids — a hot dog coated in a sweet and savory batter, then dredged in crispy toppings like panko, crushed Cheetos, instant ramen noodles, or diced potatoes, and then deep-fried until golden and crunchy. It’s a wild roller-coaster ride of flavor and texture.
Elevate your hot dogs with caramelized onions, melted Gruyere, and a drizzle of sauce. These gourmet-style hot dogs are perfect for summer dinners or entertaining.
French Onion Hot Dogs
French onion hot dogs for the summer dinner win! Hot dogs topped with caramelized onions, melted Gruyere cheese, and a super simple sauce are a great way to give your average hot dog a gourmet makeover.
A big thank you to the creative recipe developers who transform leftover hot dogs into unforgettable meals. Your ingenuity turns simple ingredients into dishes that families love!
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
