Elote Dogs Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
• STEP 2.Grill the hot dogs until they are heated through and have nice grill marks.
• STEP 3.While the hot dogs are grilling, prepare the elote-inspired sauce by combining mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
• STEP 4.Once the hot dogs are done, place them in the buns and generously drizzle the elote sauce over the top.
• STEP 5.Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro on top of the sauce.
• STEP 6.Serve the Elote Dogs immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• You can also cook the hot dogs on a stovetop grill pan or in a regular frying pan if you don't have access to an outdoor grill.
• To add some heat, you can sprinkle some cayenne pepper or hot sauce on top of the sauce.
• For a vegetarian version, you can use veggie dogs instead of traditional hot dogs.

Storage and Serving

• Elote Dogs are best served immediately while the hot dogs are still warm.
• If you have any leftover elote sauce, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the hot dogs in a microwave or on a grill before serving leftovers.