Hot Dog on a Baguette

Who said hot dogs can't be glamourous? This French hot dog is proof to the contrary.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Mains

Cuisine: French

Servings: servings

Calories: 435

Ingredients

▢ 1 baguette or demi-baguette
▢ 1 hot dog or all-beef sausage
▢ Spicy mustard, to taste
▢ ketchup, to taste (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Bring a small pot of water to a boil.
If using a regular-size baguette, slice off an end and cut the baguette into a length slightly shorter than your hot dog.
If using a demi-baguette, slice both ends off. Cut or rip out some of the fluffy baguette interior to make space for the hot dog.
Simmer the hot dog or sausage until warmed through. While it cooks, place the baguette in the warm oven to toast slightly, just for a minute or so.
Spread a schmear of spicy mustard and ketchup, if desired, into the slit in the baguette and slide in the hot dog or sausage. Mange. (That's French for "cram it in your piehole.")

Notes

Hot Dog On A Baguette Variation

Gruyère Dog

Slice a baguette or demi-baguette as you would a classic hot dog bun and spread with the spicy mustard. Eighty-six the ketchup. (That means forget about it.) Add the hot dog or sausage and then a generous helping Gruyère cheese. Heat the haute dog under a broiler until the cheese is melted. Serve pronto.

Brie Dog

Slice a baguette or demi-baguette as you would a classic hot dog bun and spread with the spicy mustard. Eighty-six the ketchup. Add the hot dog or sausage and then a generous helping of Brie cheese. Heat under a broiler until the cheese is melted. For a sweet touch, add sliced pears or apples before topping the dog with Brie.

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