Have you ever had a hot dog with cream cheese? Seattle is known for its Seattle Dogs, which are made with a creamy layer of cream cheese, caramelized onions, and jalapeños. Try this Seattle Dog recipe for a unique twist on the classic American hot dog!

Seattle Dog Origin

The Seattle Dog originated in the 1980s or 1990s as a popular street food in Seattle. It is believed that a vendor experimenting with different hot dog toppings introduced cream cheese, and the idea stuck. Originally, it was enjoyed at music venues, where concertgoers would grab a Seattle Dog for a quick and satisfying treat.

Caramelize Onion Tips

Stir occasionally to prevent the onions from sticking to the pan and burning.
If the onions start to stick, add a splash of water.
Cook over medium-low heat and be patient.Caramelization usually takes around 30-40 minutes.

Seattle Dog Ingredients

Hot dogs: I recommend Hebrew National or Nathan’s Famous
Hot dog buns
1 jalapeño, sliced: You can leave out jalapenos if you don’t like spicy food.
1 whole onion, thinly sliced
Cream cheese
Ketchup

Instructions

In a pan, drizzle oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and stir for a few minutes.

Lower the heat and stir occasionally to prevent burning. Add a splash of water as needed to keep the onions from sticking. Cook for about 30 minutes until caramelized. Set aside.

Butterfly the hot dog lengthwise. Heat it in a pan until browned. This will take around 5 minutes.

Toast the buns in the same pan until golden.

Spread softened cream cheese on the inside of the bun.

Place the hot dog inside the bun, then top with caramelized onions, sliced jalapeños, and ketchup.

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