Top 20+ Tasty Hot Dog Toppings

If you are eager to learn about the wide variety of hot dog toppings in the world then this recipe will be exactly what you are looking for.

We go over several amazingly tasty hot dog topping ideas, so that you can find something that peaks your interests.

So, without further ado, let us dive right in and get started!

Hot Dog Toppings In More Detail 

Now that we have all the pleasantries out of the way, it is finally time to talk about each of these hot dog toppings in a bit more detail. 

So, without further ado, let us get started!

1. Mustard

Let’s start with one of the simple classics. This topping is exactly what it says on the tin. A hot dog with some delicious mustard on top.

This is one of those toppings that is probably one of the most beloved around the world, which is why it has made it on this list. 

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make your own mustard or bread rolls?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Alpha Foodie’s DIY Homemade Mustard Recipe
• Try The Recipe Rebel’s Hot Dog Bun Recipe

If you like the classics, then you will enjoy this simple mustard hot dog. It is tasty, simple and super tasty. This kind of tasty and simplistic hot dog topping may be the perfect thing for you if you like simple toppings. 

2. Ketchup

If you have not tried this classic hot dog topping then you are sorely missing out. It is one of those go to toppings that just about everyone loves which is why it has made it onto this list. 

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make your own ketchup or bread rolls?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Inspired Taste’s Seriously Good Homemade Ketchup
• Try Keven Lee Jacobs’ Homemade Hot Dog Buns

Once again, if you are a lover of the classics then a simple ketchup hot dog will be exactly what you need.

You may think that there is nothing that you can make yourself with this topping, but you can in fact name your own tasty ketchup or bread rolls. 

3. Mac And Cheese With Bacon

Mac and cheese with bacon may sound strange to those of you that are not huge hot dog lovers, but this wonderfully carb-filled hot dog topping is actually one of the most tasty and filling options out there.

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make your own Mac and Cheese with Bacon Hot Dogs?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Magical Eats’ Bacon Mac and Cheese Hot Dog Recipe
• Try Big Plate Small Wallet’s Bacon Mac and Cheese Hot Dog Recipe

Mac and cheese seems like an odd choice for a hot dog topping, but we assure you that after just one bite, you will not be able to get enough. So, make sure to give it a try!

4. Chili And Cheese Dogs

Do you love chili? If you do then you will adore this amazingly delicious chili and cheese hot dog.

It is filling and you can alter the spiciness to suit your tastes. You have got to love the option to choose how spicy you want your food to be. 

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough.

But what if you needed a recipe to make your own chili cheese dogs? Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try A Sweet Pea Chef’s Homemade Chili Cheese Dog Recipe
• Try Small Town Woman’s Best Chili Cheese Dogs Recipe

If you are a fan of the classics then you will adore this hot dog topping. It is flavorful, easy to make yourself and for just about any event.

5. Bacon And Baked Beans

Baked beans are a breakfast staple, but when you put them on a hot dog along with some bacon you are in for a filling, tasty and hearty hot dog. It may be messy to eat but it really is worth it!

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough.

But what if you needed a recipe to make Bacon and Baked Beans Hot Dog? Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Food’s Baked Beans with Bacon Hot Dog Recipe

If you loved baked beans and bacon then you will adore this delicious, hearty yet simplistic hot dog topping. It is really a game changer!

6. Coleslaw And Chili

This topping is a little unconventional but it is one that you will not be able to get enough of. It also goes by the name West Virginian hot dog. If you have not tried this hot dog, you really need to. 

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make your own Coleslaw and Chili Hot Dog?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Julia’s Simple Southern Carolina Slaw Dog Recipe
• Try Health Starts in the Kitchen’s Best Coleslaw Hot Dog Recipe

The refreshing flavor of coleslaw on hot dogs is actually an amazing experience and if you have not tried it you are missing out. 

7. Spiced Mustard And Sauerkraut

If you love the classic New York hot dog then you will love this delicious topping. It is flavorsome, spicy and perfect to enjoy just about anywhere you like. 

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make your own Spiced Mustard and Sauerkraut Hot Dogs?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Girl Carnivore Kita Robert’s Spicy Mustard and Sauerkraut Hot Dogs.

You can alter the flavoring of this hot dog topping as you see fit, which is fantastic for those of you that are a little pickier than the others. 

8. Avocado And Bacon

Are you looking for a healthy alternative topping for your hot dog? If you are then this delicious avocado and bacon tipping will be exactly what you need. It is flavorsome, delicious and super easy to make for yourself.

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make an avocado and bacon hot dog?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Food & Wine’s Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog and Avocado Recipe

This is the kind of topping that not many people have tried, but once you do, you will always go back to it. 

9. Onions With Pickles And Tomato

Otherwise, known as the Chicano hot dog, this tasty array of toppings makes for a very delicious yet simplistic topping that is sure to impress anyone that enjoys sharp and flavorsome veggies on their hot dogs. 

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make your own onion, pickle, and tomato hot dog?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Simply Recipes’ Onion, Pickle, and Tomato Hot Dogs

This may not be the topping for everyone, but for those of you like onions, pickles and tomato, it will be a delicious dream.

10. Pico De Gallo And Guacamole

Do you love guacamole and pico de gallo? If you do then you will adore this obscure yet delicious hot dog topping recipe.

It is wonderfully tasty and the perfect thing for those of you that want something healthier. 

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make Pico de Gallo and guacamole on your own?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Cookie and Kate’s Classic Pico de Gallo Recipe
• Try Allrecipes’ Guacamole Recipe

If you are looking for something tasty then you will adore this delicious hot dog topping. It will almost certainly impress you after just one bite. 

11. Buffalo Sauce And Blue Cheese

Do you love buffalo sauce (see also ‘What Does HP Sauce Actually Taste Like?‘)? If you do then you will love this topping. The mixture of blue cheese and buffalo sauce is near perfection. 

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make your own buffalo sauce?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Chili Pepper Madness’ Homemade Buffalo Sauce Recipe

This may seem like a simplistic topping to some, but we assure you that it is like nothing that you have ever tried. One bit of this delicious topping and you will never go back. 

12. Cheese And Jalapeños

Cheese and spice and all things nice, that’s what makes a good hot dog. That is what we think at least.

The perfect combination of cheese and jalapeños really make for a delicious cheesy and spicy hot dog topping, and one that you will not be able to get enough of. 

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make Cheesy and jalapeño hot dogs?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Hip 2 Keto’s Cheesy Jalapeño Hot Dogs Recipe

Don’t be afraid of the spice, this tasty hot dog topping is hot, but perfectly manageable. So, whip them up and try them out for yourself!

13. Mushrooms And Onions

If you love mushrooms and onions then you will adore this tasty vegetarian hot dog topping. It is tasty, reasonably healthy and perfectly easy to whip up for a large number of people. 

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make your own mushroom and onion hot dog?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Jamie Geller’s Mushroom and Onion Hot Dog Recipe

Mushrooms and onions make the perfect topping for a hot dog. It is super simplistic to make and quite healthy so make sure to try it out at least once. 

14. BBQ Sauce And Onion Rings

If onion rings are one of your favorite foods then this tasty hot dog topping will be exactly what you are looking for. It is wonderfully flavorful, crunchy and perfect to enjoy with a hot dog. 

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make your own onions rings or BBQ sauce?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Allrecipes’ Old Fashioned Onion Rings Recipe
• Try Kitchen Sanctuary’s BBQ Sauce Recipe 

If you need a hot dog topping that is a little different to what you are used to then this tasty onion ring and BBQ sauce topping will be exactly what you need in your life. 

15. Baked Beans And Chips

Baked beans are not a staple for many people. But, once you put them on a hot dog you will not be able to get enough of them.

The addition of the chips makes for a delicious crispy addition to your hot dog, and one you are bound to love!

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make your own homemade baked beans? Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Recipe Tin Eats’ Homemade Heinz Baked Beans Recipe

Don’t be afraid to try this one out, it may seem odd, but it is wonderful and delicious. Making your own baked beans will only improve the quality and flavor of your dish. 

16. Avocado And Salsa

We have had a few toppings that are avocado based, but this one has to be one of our favorites. It is easy to make, full of fantastic flavor AND healthy.

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make your own avocado and salsa hot dog?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Unilever Food Solutions’ Avocado Salsa Hot Dog Recipe

If you are looking for a flavorsome hot dog topping that just punches you with flavor then this is going to be the tastiest topping idea for you. 

17. Pimento Cheese And Jalapeños

You have probably not considered this as a topping, but it is surely one that you are not likely to forget. The cheese makes for a wonderfully thick, delicious and cheesy topping.

But, when you add the jalapeños you get a wonderfully spicy topping that you will not be able to put down. 

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make your own pimento cheese?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Allrecipes’ Southern Pimento Cheese Recipe

If you think that this deliciously spicy yet cheesy tipping sounds good then do not hesitate to try it out! You will not regret it!

18. Pepper With Onions And Cheese

This combination of toppings is otherwise known as the Philly cheese dog, this is because it has been largely inspired by Philly cheesesteaks.

The addition of the cheese, onions and pepper make for a wonderfully flavorsome hot dog topping. 

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make your own pepper, onion and cheese hot dog?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try BBC’s Philly-Cheese Dogs

If you are looking for a hot dog topping that is sure to scratch just about every itch then this tasty option is going to be exactly what you need. Everything about this topping screams deliciousness. So, make sure to give it a try. 

19. Gravy And Fries

This delicious, fragrant, gravy and fries hot dog topping idea is wonderfully delicious. It is the kind of topping everyone has thought about but not everyone has tried. 

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make your own gravy or french fries?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Crazy for Crust’s Easy Gravy Recipe
• Try Serious Eats’ Perfect Thin and Crispy French Fry Recipe

If you need something flavorsome, filling and simplistic for your hot dog topping then this is going to be the perfection option for you. 

20. Rocket, Mustard And Mayo

The simple combination of mustard and mayonnaise topped with the sharp flavor of the rocket makes for a one of a kind experience.

The combination of these toppings makes for a wonderful experience and one that you will not forget. 

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make your own mustard or mayonnaise?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Inspired Taste’s Fail-Proof Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe
• Try Hunter Angler Gardner Cook’s Basic Country Mustard Recipe

If you are looking for something simplistic yet flavorful then this is the perfect hot dog topping for you. Go ahead, Try it. You will not be able to put it down once you get your first bite. 

21. Cheese Melt

If you love these then you will love this extra cheesy topping. The melted cheese makes for an amazingly flavorsome and gooey experience. Just give it a try!

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make your own Cheese Melt?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try The Daily Meal’s Hot Dog Bun Cheese Melt Recipe

Cheese makes everything better and once you get a bite of this tasty cheese melt topping, you will never stop going back to this delicious hot dog topping idea. 

22. Chilean Style

If you are looking for a traditional Chilean style hot dog then this street food is going to be exactly what you are looking for. It is full of healthy veggies and a delicious swirl of mayo which makes it that much more delicious. 

We have talked about this tasty hot dog topping enough. But what if you needed a recipe to make your own Chilean Style Hot Dog?

Well, we have found a few recipes for you to peruse if this is something that you think that you would like to make for yourself: 

• Try Cheap Recipe Blog’s Chilean-Style Hot Dog Recipe

If you are a little scared of trying something new. This is your time to be brave. One bite of this tasty hot dog you will not be able to get enough of it. 

Final Thoughts 

We hope that you have enjoyed reading this article and learning all about these delicious hot dog topping ideas. There are, of course, a ton of amazing options available out there.

So, get started and try out some of the delicious topping ideas in this article! You will not regret trying any one of them.