Kaesekrainer Hot Dog
Recipes with Käsekrainer
A modern twist on the classic: grilled Kaesekrainer in a brioche bun with caramelized onions and pickled jalapenos for a sweet-spicy-cheesy experience.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
- 4 Kaesekrainer
- 4 brioche hot dog buns
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Pickled jalapenos, sliced
- Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Pinch of salt
Steps
Start the caramelized onions first: melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown. Add brown sugar in the last 5 minutes.
While onions cook, score the Kaesekrainer diagonally and grill or pan-fry over medium heat for 10-12 minutes until crispy and the cheese is melted inside.
Lightly toast the brioche buns cut-side down in a dry pan or on the grill for about 1 minute until golden.
Spread a line of Dijon mustard inside each bun. Place the grilled Kaesekrainer in the bun and top with a generous pile of caramelized onions.
Top with pickled jalapeno slices to taste. The sweet onions, spicy jalapenos, and melty cheese balance each other out. Serve immediately.
Tips
Do not rush the caramelized onions -- low and slow is the key. They should be jammy and sweet, not just browned. This is what elevates the hot dog from good to great.