Ingredients

• 8 all beef, bun-length hot dogs
• 8 regular-sized hot dog buns
• 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 recipe Jalapeno-Cheese Sauce, recipe follows
• Optional assorted garnishes: diced yellow onions, sauerkraut, mustard, ketchup, hot sauce, barbecue sauce, diced tomatoes, sweet or dill pickle relish, chiffonade of iceburg lettuce, and chili

Directions

Jalapeno-Cheese Sauce:

• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
• 3 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese
• 3/4 cup (mild or hot) pickled jalapeno slices, drained

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme