How to Make Seattle Cream Cheese Dogs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Seattle is a city known for its diverse food scene and culinary innovations. One of the city's iconic dishes is the Seattle cream cheese dog, a unique twist on the classic hot dog that has gained popularity both locally and nationally.

What sets the Seattle cream cheese dog apart from traditional hot dogs is the addition of a generous smear of cream cheese. This unexpected and delicious topping adds a creamy and tangy element to the savory and salty flavors of the hot dog, creating a ...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat grill or grill pan for medium-high heat.
  • 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.
  • Grill hot dogs until well browned. Lightly grill hot dog buns on both sides.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    533 cal.

    • Total Fat: 41g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 1354mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 120mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 277mg