Midway Airport Chicago-Style Hot Dog
A savory Chicago-style hot dog with all the classic toppings, made with affordable pantry staples for a taste of the Windy City. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs all-beef hot dog links, poppy seed hot dog buns, yellow mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 325 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 all-beef hot dog links
- 4 poppy seed hot dog buns
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp sweet relish
- 4 dill pickle slices
- 1/4 cup onion slices
- 4 sport pepper slices
- 1/4 tsp celery salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat a grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Place 4 all-beef hot dog links on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until charred and heated through, turning once.
- Step 2: While hot dogs cook, place 4 poppy seed hot dog buns on a plate and lightly toast under a broiler for 1 minute until golden.
- Step 3: Assemble each hot dog by spreading 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard and 1/2 tbsp sweet relish on the bottom half of a bun, then add a hot dog, 1 dill pickle slice, 1/4 cup onion slices, 4 sport pepper slices, and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp celery salt.
