What Is Frankfurters (hot dogs) and How Can I Use It?
Here's everything worth knowing about frankfurters (hot dogs) and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 83 recipes to cook tonight.
What is frankfurters (hot dogs)?
Frankfurters are also know as "hot dogs" or "wieners".
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 frankfurter (45g)Where found
Frankfurters (hot dogs) is usually found in the meats section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Frankfurters (hot dogs) is a member of the Sausages and Luncheon Meats US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does frankfurters (hot dogs) weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 frankfurter | 45 grams |
Related
Sausages and Luncheon Meats
| In Chinese: | 法兰克福（热狗） | |
| British (UK) term: | bangers | |
| en français: | saucisse | |
| en español: | salchicha |
Recipes using frankfurters (hot dogs)
There are 83 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Memorial Day Hot Dogs
Classic grilled hot dogs served on buns with tangy sauerkraut and mustard. This simple Memorial Day favorite pairs perfectly with baked beans and potato chips.
Easy Delicious Chili Dogs
Homemade chili dogs topped with beefy chili made from ground beef, kidney beans, tomato sauce, and chili powder. A diner-style classic for game day or weeknight dinner.
Spring Cabbage with Mushrooms, Frankfurters & Shrimps
for fans of spring cabbage and untypical combinations..
Corn Dog Twists
Baked corn dog twists wrapped in cornbread dough, brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with Parmesan. Kid-approved, oven-ready in 25 minutes, and zero deep frying.
Amazing New England Clam Bake
Traditional New England clam bake with lobsters, clams, corn, potatoes, and shrimp steamed over hot rocks under fresh seaweed. The classic beach-fire feast for a crowd of 24.
Nairobi Club Weiners
Slow cooker cocktail weiners simmered in beer until plump, then drained and glazed in barbecue sauce. Three ingredients and zero effort for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Mac'N Cheese Puffs
Mac and cheese meets soufflé in this puffy baked dish studded with sliced franks. Dijon mustard and sharp cheddar give it grown-up flavor kids still love.
Lentil Soup Supreme
Creamy blended lentil soup with bacon, leeks, and a splash of vinegar, topped with sliced sauteed frankfurters. A German-inspired comfort soup that's thick, smoky, and surprisingly hearty.
Hot Dippity Dogs
Hot Dippity Dogs are bite-sized hot dog pieces on toothpicks dipped in melted Velveeta cheese. A fun, easy 2-ingredient snack kids can make themselves.
Frankfuter Bohnensuppe(Bean Soup with Frankfurters)
Frankfurter Bohnensuppe, a hearty German bean soup with navy beans, beef broth, bacon, and sliced frankfurters. Pureed smooth with a smoky, meaty base.
Frank-Kebabs
Hot dog kebabs threaded with cherry tomatoes, green pepper, onion, and canned potatoes, brushed with barbecue sauce and broiled. A fun, kid-friendly skewer dinner ready in 35 minutes.
Bacon-Wrapped & Cheddar Stuffed Dogs
Bacon-wrapped cheddar stuffed hot dogs broiled until the bacon crisps and the cheese melts out of every bite. A loaded hot dog ready in 20 minutes flat.
Ear Wax Wieners on Cotton Swabs
Ear Wax Wieners on Cotton Swabs, a gross-out Halloween party appetizer. Broiled cocktail franks with a mustard-mayo dipping sauce on cotton-ball toothpicks.
Top-Dog Hot Dogs
Loaded hot dogs topped with relish or chili sauce, diced green pepper, onion, tomato, and shredded mozzarella. A fully dressed dog with crunch and cheese in 10 minutes.
Hot Dogs In Beer
Beer-simmered hot dogs cooked in the microwave for a quick, flavorful twist on a classic. Topped with warm sauerkraut and served on soft buns, these franks soak up malty flavor fast.
Chili Dogs
Quick microwave chili dogs with frankfurters, chili beans, and chopped onion in split buns. Ready in under 5 minutes for a fast lunch or snack.
Bread Pizza
Bread pizza made on white bread with ketchup, American cheese, sliced hot dog, and oregano. Toaster oven ready in 10 minutes. Kid-friendly and dead simple.
Quick Coney Islands
Try something different this summer with this dish that is sure to make everyone forget about the barbecue.
Little Wieners & Orange Sauce
Cocktail wieners simmer in a sweet-tart orange sauce spiced with cloves and cinnamon. A retro party appetizer in 20 minutes flat.
Sweet-Sour Franks
Slow-cooker sweet and sour cocktail franks simmered in chili sauce, currant jelly, mustard, and pineapple chunks. Retro mid-century party appetizer that holds warm in the crock for serving.
Gulyassuppe
Gulyassuppe: a Viennese-style goulash soup with paprika, caraway, marjoram, stewing beef, potatoes, bacon, and sliced frankfurters. Hearty Central European soup finished with lemon juice.
Tortilla Hot Dog
Tortilla hot dog wraps a cooked frank in a flour tortilla with mustard. A kid's lunchbox swap for buns, ready in 10 minutes and easier to pack without going soggy.
Corn Dog
Corn dogs dip frankfurters in a cornmeal batter spiked with dry mustard, then deep-fry to a golden crackle. State-fair classic from scratch in 30 minutes flat.
Texas Whoppers
No-cook hot dog and kidney bean sandwiches tossed with sour cream, hot sauce, and cheddar on split rolls. A retro Texas snack ready in 15 minutes flat.
