The Kitchen's Guide to Hot Dog Toppings

When you're creating a Labor Day with very little labor, you don't have to simply pull the dogs off the grill and serve – up your game and present all of the toppings as a mix-and-match hot dog bar. Give them a guide and list the fun names on a menu board. Guests can get creative with these three flavor profiles, pick and choose from the standards or create their own.

Sunny's "Baloney" Dog

• Mayo
• Dijon mustard
• American cheese
• Shredded iceberg lettuce
• Chopped tomatoes
• Crushed hot cheese snacks

In some countries, mayo is a common condiment on a hotdog. Crisp iceberg lettuce gives a fresh bite and unique texture to the dog.

Katie's "Purple Rain" Dog

• Spicy mayo mustard (equal parts spicy mustard and mayonnaise)
• Store-bought purple sauerkraut

A classic combination for a brat but it's delicious on a hotdog, too!

Jeff's "Mauro Cubano" Dog

• Yellow mustard
• Grilled ham
• Swiss cheese sauce (recipe available here)
• Dill pickles

This dog combines the classic toppings of a Cubano sandwich nestled onto a delicious hotdog. The dog subs in for the roast pork!