Gourmet Cheese Sauce For Hot Dogs

Take your hot dogs to the next level with this rich and creamy gourmet cheese sauce! Perfect for backyard barbecues or casual weeknight dinners, this velvety cheese sauce adds a luxurious touch to your favorite grilled hot dogs. With simple ingredients and a burst of cheesy goodness, this recipe turns a classic comfort food into a gourmet treat that everyone will love.

Gourmet Cheese Sauce For Hot Dogs

Andrea

Elevate your hot dogs with a gourmet cheese sauce that’s both rich and easy to make. This creamy sauce combines sharp cheddar and a blend of seasonings to create a smooth, flavorful topping that pairs perfectly with hot dogs, sausages, or even burgers. It’s a simple yet delicious way to turn a casual meal into a gourmet experience.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course sauce

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• 250g sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 100g Gruyère cheese, grated
• 15g cornstarch
• 240ml heavy cream
• 120ml white wine
• 30ml white wine vinegar
• 50g unsalted butter
• 100g onion, finely diced
• 15g garlic, minced
• 30g jalapeño peppers, seeds removed and finely diced
• 5g smoked paprika
• 2g cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 5g salt
• 2g black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

 

• In a bowl, toss the grated cheddar and Gruyère cheeses with the cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add the minced garlic and diced jalapeño peppers. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
• Pour in the white wine and white wine vinegar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
• Lower the heat to medium-low and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Gradually add the cheese mixture, stirring constantly until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
• Stir in the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
• If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a little more cream or milk. If it's too thin, simmer for a few more minutes to reduce.
• Keep warm over low heat, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve.
• To serve, drizzle generously over grilled hot dogs in toasted buns. Garnish with extra jalapeños, crispy fried onions, or chopped fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Here are some variations for this Gourmet Cheese Sauce for Hot Dogs recipe:

1. Beer Cheese Sauce:
   • Replace half of the heavy cream with a good quality beer for a rich, malty flavor.
   • If you havent got time to make this yourself try this one out instead, its delicious!!
2. Spicy Queso Sauce:
   • Add diced jalapeños or a can of diced green chiles, and replace some of the cheddar with pepper jack cheese.
   • Not time to make your own? Click here, this is a great quick and easy option!!
3. Smoky Bacon Cheese Sauce:
   • Add crumbled, crispy bacon bits and a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the sauce.
   • Want the cheating version of this? I got you, try this one out!!
4. Blue Cheese Variation:
   • Replace 1/3 of the cheddar cheese with crumbled blue cheese for a tangy twist.
   • If you’re too lazy to make this yourself, i have tried this one myself and its really good!!
5. Truffle Cheese Sauce:
   • Add a drizzle of truffle oil and use a mix of Gruyère and fontina cheeses for a gourmet touch.
   • The easy option for this is right here (havent tried it myself but let me know what you think!!)
6. Tex-Mex Style:
   • Include diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and a dash of cumin for a Tex-Mex flavor profile.
7. Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
   • Add roasted garlic cloves and replace some of the cheddar with Parmesan cheese.
   • If you want the quick and simple option this is my personal favourite and i use it all the time!!
8. Buffalo Blue Cheese Sauce:
   • Mix in some buffalo hot sauce and blue cheese crumbles for a spicy, tangy variation.
   • Another one of my personal favourites right here if you dont want to make this yourself!!
9. Mushroom Swiss Sauce:
   • Add sautéed mushrooms and replace some of the cheddar with Swiss cheese.
10. Pimento Cheese Sauce:
    • Mix in diced pimentos and a dash of cayenne pepper for a Southern-inspired twist.
    • If you want to try this out but dont have the time to make it fresh, i got you, click here!!

Keyword hot dog cheese sauce

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.