Seattle Dog
Grilled or split hot dog served on a bun with cream cheese, grilled onions, and often jalapeños or Sriracha, a Seattle, Washington specialty.
Born from Seattle’s late-night cart scene in the 1990s, this dog pairs a split, griddled sausage with a toasted bun slathered in cream cheese. Street vendors add grilled onions and often jalapeños, with a finish of mustard or sriracha. It’s a stadium and bar-district staple.
Authentic Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 All-beef hot dogs (Any quality brand)
- 4 Hot dog buns (Soft white buns preferred)
- 4 oz Cream cheese (Room temperature or slightly warmed)
- 2-3 Large onions (Yellow or white onions, thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- as needed Spicy brown mustard (Dijon preferred over yellow mustard)
- 1/4 cup Jalapeños (Fresh or pickled, sliced (optional))
- to taste Sriracha sauce (Optional modern addition)
Instructions
- Make caramelized onions: Heat butter and olive oil in cast iron skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook slowly for 20-50 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until deep brown and caramelized. Do not rush this step.
- If using, warm cream cheese in small pan over low heat until spreadable but not melted.
- Grill hot dogs until nicely charred with grill marks.
- Toast buns lightly on grill or in oven until just warmed.
- Spread generous layer of warm cream cheese on both sides of each bun.
- Place hot dog in bun and top with generous amount of caramelized onions.
- Add spicy brown mustard to taste.
- Optional: Add jalapeños and/or Sriracha for extra heat.
- Serve immediately while hot. The cream cheese should act as a creamy 'sauce' when the hot dog hits it.
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