Cheddar Dogs with Cider-Braised Leeks and Apples

This wowed us. Much better than expected. The leeks and apples in combination with the hot dog, cheese, and mustard was fantastic. Took other reviewers' advice and doubled the caraway seed.

• jbermann

• Farmington Hills, MI

• 9/3/2016

There's a simplicity to this that wows. For a slight flavor kick, try this same recipe with grilled, sweet or hot, Italian sausage. Add a bit of ketchup to the addition of mustard. You won't be disappointed.

• aleugene

• NYC

• 6/7/2016

I decided to follow the recommendations of other reviewers and doubled the caraway seeds and sliced the apples in thin slices instead of dicing them. This dish was amazing! Definitely a hit in our household for a perfect upgrade to standard hot dog fare. The combination of flavors was amazing. Combine this with a nice creamy summer slaw for a side and you have a gourmet summer barbecue feast.

• woolystarches

• Santa Monica, CA

• 8/4/2013

Really liked this but felt it needed some tweeking. Added extra caraway and put the apples in later so they still had some life left in them. (The first time I made them, they disappeared into mush). The leeks really disappear flavor-wise so I'll either add onions or substitute next time to get the onion flavour. Satisfying and yummy meal.

• bonbon35

• White Rock BC

• 3/1/2013

Quite good - interesting combination of flavors.

• Anonymous

• Monterey Hills, CA

• 8/12/2012

Made this as part of a hot-dog bar which was part of the choices at a party we held. Everyone loved this. I thought I had allspice in my well-stocked pantry; turned out that was a no-go, so I just grated in a bit of fresh nutmeg. Will definitely make again. Have some leftovers and like the suggestion of serving with pork medallions--conjures up a cool fall evening menu.

• Anonymous

• Bucks County, PA

• 8/22/2010

Enjoyed this very much. Used Strongbow ciderand a little bourbon to braise the leeks and apple. We don't eat hot dogd so I used the cheese and leeks/apples to top medallions of pork tenderloin that I grilled on the BBQ alongside a grilled potato salad. If I could give this 3.5 forks I would. This is also something you could make in the winter months as well.

• amanda_ca

• 多伦多

• 5/30/2010

These were fabulous! Way to kick up something so bland and traditional. Loved them!

• Puyi

• Miami

• 5/16/2010

We made a number of these "international" dogs the month this issue came out. This was by far everyone's favorite. Making it again tonight - can't wait.

• blackbird106

• Buffalo, NY

• 3/16/2010

This Recipe makes your house smell amazing...and it tastes amazing too!

• little2say

• 9/16/2009

Crazy good. I used turkey dogs. Crazy, crazy good.

• oaklandgirl

• Oakland, CA

• 8/29/2009

Meant to make this exactly as written, but at the last second realized we didn't have allspice. I added a bit of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg and then thought it might end up too sweet so added a dash of spicy curry. Sliced the apples thin like the reviewer from Scranton suggested and used Strongbow for our hard cider. Does that count? Anyway flavor was great served with bratwurst! Will make again for sure.

• meghan25

• Vancouver, BC

• 7/12/2009

We made it exactly as it appeared... it was fantastic. The next time, I would slice the apples thin... the dice made them a little difficult to eat.

• x020850

• scranton, pa

• 6/27/2009

Definitely my new guilty pleasure, really jazzes up a dog. These would be great to serve at a BBQ sure to impress those expecting typical hot dogs.

• hwoodm

• New Jersey

• 6/17/2009

Delicious. Followed recipe exactly and couldn't be happier. Would be great served alongside chicken too.

• Anonymous

• CT

• 6/12/2009