A roasted garlic and red pepper relish replaces the usual pickle in this Spanish take on hot dogs.
Ingredients
Makes 6
Relish:
Hot dogs:
For relish:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place each head of garlic, cut side up, in center of square of foil; drizzle each with 1 teaspoon oil. Enclose garlic in foil. Place packets on oven rack; roast until garlic is tender, about 45 minutes. Open packets; cool 15 minutes.
Step 2
Squeeze garlic cloves into small bowl. Mash enough roasted garlic to measure 1/4 cup (reserve remaining garlic for another use). Transfer 1/4 cup mashed garlic to bowl. Mix in 3 teaspoons oil, red peppers, and parsley. Season with coarse salt and pepper.
For hot dogs:
Step 3
Arrange buns on plates. Top each with grilled hot dog, then cheese, garlic relish, and drizzle of vinegar.
Step 4
- A Spanish cheese made from sheep's milk; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
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Reviews (7)
Back to TopLoved thi!! Made a couple of changes- for instance, could not find, nor did I want to spend the kids' inheritance, on the Manchego cheese, so I just used asiago. Parmesan would probably work as well. I also used my mini Cuisinart to process the garlic to a paste, and part of the roasted pepper, then proceeded as the recipe instructed for the rest. I am not a hot dog eater, but this stuff sure made them agreeable. I will use this for other purposes in the future- tonight eyeing up the leftovers for a spread on some Italian bread.
Rockie
Bucks County PA
8/22/2010
This good topping seems more appropriate for bruschetta than hot dogs.
Anonymous
Chestnut Hill, Pa
8/5/2009
This recipe was awesome. If you have leftovers, make sure to let the relish come back to room temp. I think it's better that way. Oh, in response to a previous review, I agree that it wasn't "tangy" enough at first, but I just added a bit more sherry vinegar and it was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again, and I have big plans for this relish : )
cmdoig311
Statesville, NC
7/22/2009
The relish was a big hit at a recent cookout. I've found that the relish itself can be used in a variety of different meals. Will need to grow own garlic next season though, as it requires a good amount.
mjande
7/17/2009
Was good, but I'm used to having some form of mustard on my dogs. So it lacked that tangy kick.
jjohnson816
Tampa, FL
7/6/2009
LOL
Anonymous
6/23/2009
Yes, let's put $14/pound imported Spanish cheese on hot dogs! Actually, this was pretty good.
carld
Centreville, VA
6/14/2009