Seattle Cream Cheese Dogs

On the streets of Seattle, after the bars close, and during sporting events, these are a local favorite--warm cream cheese spread on your favorite hotdog!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 533 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese
• 4 hot dog buns
• 1 cup sauerkraut
• 1 Walla Walla or other sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 4 hot dogs, or your favorite sausages
• brown mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill or grill pan for medium-high heat.

Step 2

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, and cook slowly until the onions have softened and turned deep brown, about 15 minutes. Warm the cream cheese over low heat in a small skillet until very soft.

Step 3

Grill hot dogs until well browned. Lightly grill hot dog buns on both sides.

Step 4

To assemble cheese dogs, spread warm cream cheese on toasted hot dog bun, add hot dog or sausage, top with onions, mustard and sauerkraut, if desired.