Spicy and flavorful, buffalo sauce meets hot dogs for the perfect easy grill or tailgating recipe that will satisfy all the men in your life while still maintaining secretly healthy ingredients!
Ummm, is it really Monday again already? Last week I had Monday AND Tuesday off because Arizona apparently can’t handle rain and the entire Phoenix metro area was basically flooded. Well, it was flooded on Monday. I have no idea why we didn’t have school on Tuesday, but I’m not complaining. I do have to say that it made going back to work on Wednesday, like, ridiculously hard, and now I can’t believe I have to work a real 5 day week. My life is so hard.
I have been the worst about meal planning. When I’m good, I’m so good, and I’m making new recipes multiple times per week, and saving money, and eating great dinners! But then I get busy, and the next thing I know, Steve and I are riding our bikes at 7:3o pm in the dark, and we’re both starving and have no idea what we’re going to eat for dinner.
That night, I remembered when we were about 3 miles from home that we still had hot dogs in the freezer, and it was pretty much the happiest moment of my life. I freaking love hot dogs. It’s silly, but I do. They’re so easy, and so delicious, and the possibilities are endless!
I’m also a freak for buffalo sauce, so the combination? It rocked my world. Also, I’m one of those weird people that eats my hot dog with no bun because I really do just enjoy the taste of it. It don’t be needin’ no breads. But photos, photos need bread. My hot dog on a plate is, uhhh, less than pretty. So you’re welcome for the bread. It’s hangin’ out just for show. 😉
This meal comes together in about 3 seconds. Okay, more like 10 minutes, but that might as well be 3 seconds when it comes to a delicious dinner! Just a few minutes to grill the hot dogs, mix together the sauce, and chop some celery and you are done! That’s how I like my dinner. Ready before I have a chance to back out on cooking and head to Chipotle.
Also, about a million bold flavors is a necessity. I think I’m the opposite of a super taster. Like, I need to taste ALL OF THE THINGS in order to be happy. So if you’re anything like me, these will make you happy too!
Spicy and flavorful, buffalo chicken meets hot dogs for the perfect easy grill or tailgating recipe that will satisfy all the men in your life while still maintaining secretly healthy ingredients!
Ingredients
- 4 hot dogs (preferably all beef or turkey)*
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1-2 tablespoons buffalo sauce (preferably Frank's Red Hot)
- 1/2 teaspoon ranch seasoning
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- freshly crumbled blue cheese
- hot dog buns, if desired
Instructions
- Grill hot dogs over medium heat until warmed throughout, about 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning. Drizzle cooked hot dogs with prepared Greek yogurt buffalo sauce. Top with chopped celery and blue cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
*I try to look for a lower in fat turkey or beef dog that is nitrate free. I especially love Fork in the Road (disclosure: they have sent me products in the past, but I loved them even before that!). Also, not all hot dogs are gluten-free. If you eat gluten-free, be sure to check the labels.
Damn, a hot dog never looked so good!
Jennifer F recently posted…Nike 5.0 Free Review & a Workout They Rocked
I love this as I so have a HEBREW NATIONAL HOT DOG loving kid here….
CARLA recently posted…What’s your one book on the shelf?
I LOVE buffalo flavoring… or maybe its just the Franks Red Hot that I like… ;P
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted…Dating My Husband Again
Hot dogs are really easy! We get turkey hot dogs and like to put different toppings on them. Buffalo sauce would be really good!
Jamie @ couchtoironwoman recently posted…The Start of Fall
Cannot remember the last time that I ate a hot dog! These look delicious, thanks for reminding me how awesome hot dogs are… definitely need to recreate your yummy recipe soon.
Thalia @ butter and brioche recently posted…Raspberry and Vanilla Bean Friands
OMG! Buffalo sauce and franks red hot on all the things. I never thought about putting it on a hot dog. DEFINITELY going on the meal plan for next week. And I am with you…Team Bunless 🙂
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I don’t understand why the simplest recipes are the ones I never think of and taste the best. Thank you for sharing!
That happens to me too! And then I often don’t share the simple ones because I think no one will be interested, but they usually end up being reader favorites. Thanks Tammy!
Hot dogs are the BEST. No shame in loving them. Girl, we need to get you to a baseball game for a real life Seattle Dog.
May I also suggest trying these with TJ’s Jalapeño chicken sausages?? Not sure about nitrates, but definitely GF!
Girl, those are some good looking dogs! My husband loves all things buffalo so I will have to give these a try for him!
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You sound so much like me in this post! When I’m good – I’m good, when I’m bad – it’s like real bad. I love those moments when you open the freezer and you’re like YES! We call it a “free meal” at my house.
I also LOVE, LOVE, LOVE hot dogs, and your spicy dressing is totally something I could do.
Great pictures, too!
Thanks!
MB
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