Cheddar Dogs with Cider-Braised Leeks and Apples

Health score
4%
Cheddar Dogs with Cider-Braised Leeks and Apples
45 min.
6
402kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your hot dog game? Introducing Cheddar Dogs with Cider-Braised Leeks and Apples—a delightful twist on a classic favorite that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. This recipe combines the savory goodness of grilled all-beef hot dogs with the rich, buttery flavor of leeks and the sweet, tangy notes of apples and hard cider. In just 45 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or any casual gathering.

The secret to this dish lies in the cider-braised leeks and apples, which add a unique depth of flavor that perfectly complements the sharp cheddar cheese and the juicy hot dogs. The caraway seeds and a hint of allspice bring warmth and complexity, making each bite a delightful experience. Served in soft, toasted buns, these cheddar dogs are not just a meal; they’re a celebration of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or simply looking for a comforting weeknight dinner, these Cheddar Dogs with Cider-Braised Leeks and Apples are sure to become a new favorite. So grab your ingredients, fire up the grill, and get ready to indulge in a deliciously satisfying dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  •  apples diced cored peeled
  • 1.5 cups apple cider hard
  •  all-beef hot dog 
  • tablespoons butter ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon caraway seeds 
  • servings kosher salt 
  • servings dijon mustard 
  • pinch ground allspice 
  •  hotdog buns buns or brioche-style
  • cups leek white green generous thinly sliced () ( and pale parts only)
  • 0.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese packed grated

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Melt butter in large skillet over mediumheat.
  2. Add leeks and apple. Cover; cookuntil tender, stirring occasionally, about8 minutes.
  3. Mix in caraway and allspice;season with coarse salt and pepper.
  4. Addhard cider; bring to boil. Reduce heat tomedium-low. Simmer, uncovered, until mostof liquid is cooked away, about 16 minutes.
  5. Arrange buns or rolls on plates.
  6. Spreadeach with mustard, then top with grilledhot dogs.
  7. Sprinkle dogs with cheese and topwith leek mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories402kcal
Protein12.16%
Fat50.34%
Carbs37.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.46
Glycemic Load
17.76
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.456086759982%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.49mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
1.13mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
5.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.83mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
1.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:402.31kcal
20.12%
Fat:22.68g
34.89%
Saturated Fat:10.22g
63.87%
Carbohydrates:38.02g
12.67%
Net Carbohydrates:35.59g
12.94%
Sugar:13.91g
15.45%
Cholesterol:44.65mg
14.88%
Sodium:1020.23mg
44.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.32g
24.65%
Selenium:21.52µg
30.75%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.32%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.63%
Phosphorus:174.41mg
17.44%
Vitamin K:17.28µg
16.46%
Folate:65.04µg
16.26%
Iron:2.92mg
16.21%
Calcium:162.08mg
16.21%
Vitamin B12:0.93µg
15.44%
Vitamin B3:3.04mg
15.2%
Vitamin A:727.25IU
14.54%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.42%
Zinc:1.75mg
11.65%
Fiber:2.43g
9.72%
Magnesium:33.91mg
8.48%
Copper:0.17mg
8.44%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.11%
Potassium:274.31mg
7.84%
Vitamin C:6.11mg
7.4%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.32%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.47%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.18%
Source:Epicurious