Costco Hot Dog
"The $1.50 icon. At home, you can use better mustard."
Costco Copycat — This is a homemade version of the Costco Food Court item. See it in store →
The Game Plan
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Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil. Drop in the hot dogs and cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through and slightly plumped. You'll know they're ready when they start to swell and the skin gets taut.
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While the dogs cook, dice your onion and set out your toppings in little bowls like you're running your own food court. Because you are. Drain your sauerkraut well — nobody wants a soggy bun.
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Pull the dogs from the water and nestle each one into a steamed bun. Let any excess water drip off first — give it a little shake.
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Top with your preferred combination of mustard, relish, sauerkraut, and diced onion. The classic Costco move is mustard and onion, but nobody's checking your receipt.
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Serve immediately. No plates required — just napkins and ambition.
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If you want to go full food court, serve with a soda. The drink is included, after all. (Well, it was.)
