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 create a perfect balance. 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.