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Nutritional Values
500kcal
20gProtein
40gCarbs
30gFat
2gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Seattle Hot Dog
How to order / say it
Say it
Seattle Hot Dog — [See-AT-uhl HOT dawg]
Order
I'll have the Seattle hot dog, please.
Say locally
A unique hot dog topped with cream cheese and grilled onions, a Seattle classic.
Why try it?
The Seattle Hot Dog captures the city's quirky and inventive food culture, making it a local late-night favorite. It’s a must-try to see the creative ways Seattle reinvents classic dishes.
How it tastes
This hot dog is delightfully creamy and savory, with the tanginess of cream cheese contrasting against smoky grilled onions and a juicy sausage. The flavor combination is unexpected yet perfectly harmonious.
Origin & History — first documented: 1980
The Seattle Hot Dog emerged in the 1980s from food carts around sports venues. Its unique toppings won over locals, carving a niche in the city's street food scene and becoming a culinary hallmark.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 2 units hot dog bun
- 🥩 200 g sausages
- 🥛 60 g cream cheese
- 🧄 70 g onions
- 🥛 20 g butter
Method
- 1 Grill sausages until fully cooked and lightly charred.
- 2 In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté onions until caramelized.
- 3 Spread cream cheese inside the hot dog buns.
- 4 Place grilled sausages in the buns and top with onions.
- 5 Serve immediately, ideally with a side of chips or fries.
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