Description
These Crockpot Hot Dogs are the easiest way to feed a crowd. Simply place the hot dogs in a slow cooker, let them heat through, and keep them warm for hours. Perfect for parties, game days, cookouts, birthdays, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 40 hot dogs (all-beef, turkey, or your favorite variety)
- 40 hot dog buns
Optional Flavor Additions
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Optional Toppings
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Relish
- Diced onions
- Sauerkraut
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Jalapeños
- Chili
- Pickles
Instructions
- Place the hot dogs into a 6 to 8-quart slow cooker.
- If using onions, mustard, or barbecue sauce, add them over the hot dogs.
- Cover with the lid.
- Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or HIGH for 1½ to 2 hours until heated through.
- Once hot, switch the slow cooker to the WARM setting.
- Serve directly from the crockpot with buns and your favorite toppings.
- Allow guests to build their own hot dogs from a toppings bar.
Notes
- Do not add water. Hot dogs release enough moisture while cooking.
- Keep the slow cooker on WARM during parties to prevent overcooking.
- A standard 6-quart crockpot can usually hold 40 to 60 hot dogs.
- Toast the buns before serving for extra flavor and texture.
- Great for birthday parties, graduation celebrations, tailgates, and holiday cookouts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 40 servings
- Calories: 280 per serving