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Brunch Hot Dogs

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Brunch Hot Dogs are a fun, indulgent fusion of breakfast and lunch favorites — featuring hot dogs or sausages topped with scrambled eggs,  cheese, and your choice of sauces like maple syrup or hollandaise. Perfect for weekend brunches, these loaded hot dogs combine sweet, savory, and smoky flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 4 hot dog buns (brioche or pretzel buns recommended)
  • 4 hot dogs or breakfast sausages
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream
  • ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack)
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil (for cooking eggs)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: maple syrup or honey, hollandaise sauce, sliced avocado, green onions or chives, hot sauce or sriracha, hash browns or crispy fried onions

Instructions

  1. Cook the hot dogs: Grill, pan-fry, or boil the hot dogs until browned and heated through. Keep warm.
  2. Toast the buns: Lightly butter and toast the buns in a skillet or oven until golden and slightly crisp.
  3. Scramble the eggs: Whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the eggs, stirring gently until soft and fluffy.
  4. Prepare toppings: Cook  until crispy and crumble. Slice avocado or prepare any other desired toppings.
  5. Assemble the hot dogs: Place hot dogs in buns, then top with scrambled eggs,
  6. and shredded cheese.
  7. Add sauce: Drizzle with maple syrup, hollandaise, or your favorite sauce.
  8. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chives or green onions and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Brioche or pretzel buns add a rich flavor and hold up well under toppings.
  • For a lighter version, use turkey sausage or plant-based alternatives.
  • Keep toppings warm before assembling for best texture and taste.
  • Customize with your favorite brunch flavors — spicy, cheesy, or sweet.

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