Description
A juicy grilled sausage nestled in a golden toasted bun, loaded with smoky jalapeños, crispy bacon bits, and caramelized onions—every bite is bold, savory, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 beef or pork sausages (or bratwursts)
- 4 hot dog buns
- 1 tbsp butter (for toasting buns)
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeño slices
- 6 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and onions. Cook over medium-low heat for 10–12 minutes until caramelized, adding brown sugar halfway through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in jalapeño slices and cooked bacon; sauté together for 2–3 more minutes. Set mixture aside.
- Grill sausages over medium-high heat until cooked through and nicely browned, about 10 minutes.
- Spread butter on the inside of each bun and lightly toast them on the grill or in a skillet until golden.
- Place grilled sausage in each bun, top generously with the jalapeño bacon onion mix. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use spicy or mild sausages depending on your heat preference.
- Caramelizing the onions slowly is key to developing deep flavor.
- Pickled jalapeños add tangy heat, but fresh jalapeños can be used for extra spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
