Hot dog, hot dog, hot dignity dog! Yes, I’ve probably watched too many reruns of Mickey Mouse but I can’t help think of the song when eating or writing about hot dogs. It’s catchy just like hot dogs are! We make hot dogs quite frequently in our home but I have never once blogged a hot dog recipe. I’m in complete shock and disarray that I let this happen. Don’t worry because I’m making up with it today with this apple, fennel and cheese hot dog recipe.

Now this is not your typical hot dog covered in chili, cheese, pickles or any other simple condiment. This is my simple but more fancy hot dog recipe.

Back in April when I was freezing my buttocks off in supposed to be sunny California, I was introduced to Fork in the Road. They were the main supplier of meat during my food conference and I definitely fell in love with them.

After the conference was over I got to chatting with the company and they offered to send me some meat to try out with our family. This girl was not about to turn down different choices of meat and I think my husband and meat loving little girl would agree.

These beef hot dogs are bigger than most franks at your local grocery store and taste WAY better. Along with many other food companies they allow you to track your food package to the farm. It’s able to show the different farms, the processing plant and the kitchen for good quality control with each package.

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post but did receive some meat to eat. I decided to blog about this company and opinions are 100% my own.

ENJOY ~ Meagan

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Apple, fennel and cheese hot dogs

Yield: 5 hots dogs

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 granny smith apple, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped fennel
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon agave nectar
• 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 5 hot dog buns
• 5 Fork in the Road beef hot dogs
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup arugula leaves

Instructions

1. In a small bowl combine the first 6 ingredients and stir until well coated.  Cover and place in refrigerator until ready to use.
2. Heat a small griddle or pan on medium heat.  Add the beef hot dog toasting each side for about 2-3 minutes.
3. Broil the hot dog buns for about 45 seconds and then remove.
4. Place beef hot dogs on top of the buns and then place shredded cheese on top.  Place a couple of apple and fennel spoonfuls on next and then top with about 3-4 arugula leaves.

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