If you are looking for an easy and a little bit different back to school dinner idea look no further. We all know kids like hot dogs, unless they are weird like me. I have never liked them. But this is not your normal hot dog. This is a chicken sausage disguised as a hot dog and loaded with your favorite Greek toppings.
You can choose to make your own tzatziki or use store bought. To make your own peel and cut 1 small cucumber in half length wise and scoop out the seeds. Grate the cucumber and let is sit in a colander, sprinkle with salt to draw out moisture. Allow to sit 15 mins. Mix together cucumber, 3 minced garlic clove, juice from 1/2 lemon, 12oz plain Greek yogurt, and 1 tsp of olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Allow flavors to meld in fridge. Eat within 1 week.
Now for toppings I kept it simple with chopped red onion, tomato, and homemade tzatziki. The flavor was excellent. Even the adults enjoy this easy twist on the traditional hot dog. We served raw carrots and radishes on the side and dipped them in the tzatziki to complete the meal.
- 4 sun dried tomato precooked chicken sausages
- 4 hot dog buns
- Tzatziki
- 1 tomato, chopped
- ½ red onion, chopped
- In a skillet, sprayed with non stick cooking spray, over medium high heat, brown the sausages on each side, 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add ½ cup of water to the skillet, cover, and allow to steam 5 minutes, or until water has evaporated.
- Serve each sausage on bun. Top with tzatziki, tomato, and red onion.
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My kids DO love hot dogs! It’s number one on their list right now. These look like a grown up kinda dog Daddy F and I would enjoy. May have to bust them out Labor Day weekend!
Ooh, chicken sausages sound wonderful…and the toppings make this into a special meal! Happy #SundaySupper!
I really hate the typical frankfurter sausage hot dogs but these look delicious! So fresh and summery and super-quick to prepare, great recipe!
What a fun thing to do with your dogs! This would be really fun for a party…guest could add their own toppings. Thanks for sharing Lane.
I am right there with you with hating hot dogs. Even as a child if someone served me a hot dog I had to load it up with toppings so I could hid the flavour. These days we use sausages only but those chicken dogs look good.
These look really good and would go over huge here! Great choice for this week!
I dont Care for hot dog either I never really have. I may have to try these though!
I love hot dogs! They quit making my favorite ones and so I am looking for other options. This is a great one and I do like the Greek twist.
Great idea to use chicken sausage instead of traditional hot dogs- healthier too. Love Tzatziki and your version sounds wonderful!
This is clever twist on the hotdog! Great idea to mix chicken with cucumber, a bit of everything. Have a great sunday!
Now this is my kinda dinner! Love the tzatziki!
Mmmm… sounds delicious!
What a great idea to jazz up hot dogs!
This looks and sounds so good. I’m sure this will be a big hit with my family. Can’t wait to make my own tzatziki.
All I have to say is yummy! I love chicken sausage and anything Greek!
What could be quicker for dinner than these Greek Dogs. Very attractive plate, too!
What a great way to dress up a sausage! Hubby likes to have stuff like this around for snacks, so we’ll definitely be giving this a try!
I am not a big fan of hotdogs either. But I do love chicken sausage and tsadziki sauce! great combo!
Great idea! Way to make a food that usually counts as a treat much healthier. I especially like the tzatziki recipe – I’ve never made it but have always wanted to.
What a great idea! and I can’t wait to make tzatziki- definitely going to try this
What a wonderful recipe. Chicken sausage is so much better for you. Tzatziki takes it over the top.
All the guys in our house love hot dogs so I’m always looking for new ways to serve them. This is a cool twist!
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What a nice, simple dinner!
I love pretty much anything with Greek flavors…especially tzatziki. And this sounds like a quick, flavorful, and fabulous meal anytime of the year!
What a great idea to make a “Sausage” different, I bet my daughter would love this!!
I love tzatziki! Why didn’t I think of putting it on a hot dog? Brilliant! Thanks for sharing
Definitely quick and easy! I have to remember to make my tzatziki ahead of time since I love homemade tzatziki! Thanks for the great idea!
Love this simple easy idea. Kids love hot dogs while I try to stay clear of them. A chicken dog with those toppings sounds like a good medium. Thanks for sharing
Great idea, I prefer chicken hot dogs to beef now!!
I’m sad because I don’t think anyone here would eat this except me. That’s ok though… I cook for myself all the time.
Great recipe!
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Sounds like a great way to use chicken sausage!
What a fun idea! I love Greek food, and this is perfect!
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