If you are in a dinner rut and want something to really change things up, these New Jersey Italian Hot Dogs are guaranteed to surprise and delight your family. It’s a spin on classic onions, peppers, and sausages and they are absolutely delicious.
What are Italian Hot Dogs?
I won’t say I’m an expert on New Jersey cuisine, but I DID live there for a couple of years during my early 20’s and I definitely ate my fair share of the state’s famous diner fare. These New Jersey Italian hot dogs are a local favorite from institutions like Jimmy Buffs or Dickie Dees. Now, these aren’t an EXACT copycat, because if you are really from New Jersey these should probably only be made with Best Provisions hot dogs and pizza bread that is pretty much impossible to find outside of New Jersey. But now that I live on the opposite coast, I’m gonna say that my homemade pizza dough recipe makes a pretty decent pizza bread substitute and my peppers, onions, and potatoes fried in a cast iron pan make a good approximation of the New Jersey Italian hot dogs that I love. Whether they are authentic I will leave up to you, but regardless I think you’re going to love them. These gourmet hot dogs (I mean, I’ll call them gourmet since they are beyond your basic hot dog even if this isn’t exactly gourmet food) make a fantastic and satisfying dinner when you want something different from the norm. Do you also unabashedly enjoy a hot dog from time to time? Be sure to try one of our other recipes featuring hot dogs like Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs, Coney Island Hot Dogs, Corn Dog Mini Muffins, and Pretzel Dogs.
How to Make This Recipe
Make the Pizza Bread
Make the Fillings
Assembling New Jersey Italian Hot Dogs
What to Serve With Italian Hot Dogs
This is diner-style eating so french fries are a natural choice. These would also be great with an Italian Cream Soda and a Homemade Cannoli for dessert. Any kind of barbecue or picnic sides would go well also. Here are some of our favorites:
Cottage Cheese Jello Salad Italian Pasta Salad The Best Macaroni Salad Classic Bacon Broccoli Salad Creamy Grape Salad Crisp green salad with Olive Garden Italian Dressing
Storage Instructions
If you have leftovers (or want to make a big batch so you have leftovers for another day), you can store the fried potatoes, onions, and peppers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The pizza bread will keep on the counter in an airtight container for about the same amount of time, although you might want to sprinkle it with a little water, wrap it in foil, and heat in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes to refresh it before using. You can also freeze the pizza bread and thaw before using. To serve, griddle up the hot dogs and veggies until hot, then fill the pizza bread bun like normal.
More Hot Dog Recipes
Corn Dog Mini Muffins Slow Cooker Little Smokies Sweet & Sticky Copycat J Dawgs Hot Dog Sauce
Pretzel Dogs
Coney Island Hot Dogs
Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
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