Hot dogs are no longer equated to the cheap eats on the sidewalks of New York where you can get a dirty-water dog with the change in your pocket. This all-American food has undergone a culinary revitalization resulting in cheddar cheese dogs, truffle butter dogs and even cognac-soaked hot dogs. (And the price has definitely spiked as a result.)

We're not suggesting that you whip out your most expensive caviar next time you make a hot dog at home, but with a little cheddar cheese and some sauteed apples, your cheese hot dog dinner will taste like one of those $100 dogs that are breaking world Guinness records.

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For more hot dog ideas, check out these recipes.

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  • Sonoran Dog

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.everydaysouthwest.com/uncategorized/bacon-wrapped-sonoran-hot-dog-recipe/" target="_hplink">Sonoran Dog recipe from Everyday Southwest</a></strong> These Sonoran dogs hail from Tucson and are wrapped in bacon before being grilled. Toppings include beans, tomato, onion, avocado and cilantro.

  • Hot Dog With Kimchi Relish

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://steamykitchen.com/19009-hot-dogs-with-kimchi-relish-recipe.html" target="_hplink">Hot Dog with Kimchi Relish recipe from Steamy Kitchen</a></strong> Take any brand of your favorite kimchi and jazz it up with honey, rice vinegar and hot mustard to create the relish topping for these Korean-inspired dogs.

  • Chili Dog

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chili_dog/" target="_hplink">Chili Dog recipe from Simply Recipes</a></strong> You might want to wear a bib to eat this one. A really flavorful chili made with ground beef, bacon, honey, paprika, cumin, chili powder and cayenne is the crowning touch for this hot dog. Garnish with shredded cheese and chopped onion.

  • Frito Dog

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://cullyskitchen.com/three-of-the-best-hot-dog-recipes/" target="_hplink">Frito Dog recipe from Cully's Kitchen</a></strong> Frito hot dogs? Why not? For a quick and easy junk food fix, top these hot dogs with canned chili, crumbled fritos, shredded cheese and pickled jalapenos. Hello late night snack!

  • Mac And Cheese Dogs

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.tasteandtellblog.com/2012/07/mac-and-cheese-dogs/" target="_hplink">Mac and Cheese Dogs recipe from Taste and Tell</a></strong> Use your favorite mac and cheese -- be it homemade or from the box -- to top hot dogs for a real comfort food fix.

  • Banh Mi Dog

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.biggirlssmallkitchen.com/2012/07/banh-mi-dogs.html" target="_hplink">Banh Mi Dog recipe from Big Girls Small Kitchen</a></strong> Put a Vietnamese spin on your hot dogs with a topping that features the flavors of the banh mi sandwich. Pickled carrots, chile pepper, cilantro and a sriracha mayo make these dogs very appealing.

  • Nacho Dog

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://blogchef.net/nacho-dogs-recipe/" target="_hplink">Nacho Dog recipe from Blog Chef</a></strong> Nacho cheese, salsa, guacamole, pickled jalapenos and chopped onion top these hot dogs. Who needs the chips?

  • Tijuana Dog

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://pinchofyum.com/hot-dog-bar" target="_hplink">Tijuana Dog recipe from Pinch Of Yum</a></strong> The next time you're doing a backyard picnic, why not offer a hot dog bar, where everyone can choose their own toppings? These dogs take on a Mexican twist with a topping of black beans, tomato, avocado and cilantro.

  • Chicago-Style Dog

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.thepauperedchef.com/2009/07/how-to-make-a-chicago-style-hot-dog.html" target="_hplink">Chicago-Style Dog recipe from The Paupered Chef</a></strong> Chicago-style dogs are probably one of the most popular dogs. The classic recipe includes bright green relish, tomato, chopped onion, pickles and sport peppers. A dusting of celery salt is the secret finishing touch.

  • New Jersey Italian Dog

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/new_jersey_italian_hot_dog/" target="_hplink">New Jersey Italian Dog recipe from Simply Recipes</a></strong> This Italian-inspired New Jersey hot dog recipe is like a take on sausage and peppers, but it also includes chunks of potato. Don't forget the Italian seasoning!

  • Reuben Dog

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.tasteandtellblog.com/2012/07/reuben-dogs/" target="_hplink">Reuben Dog recipe from Taste and Tell</a></strong> Take your favorite deli sandwich and reinterpret it as a hot dog with this recipe. Toppings include sauerkraut, a pickle and Russian dressing made from ketchup, sour cream and paprika.

  • Philly Cheese Steak Dog

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://blogchef.net/philly-cheese-steak-hot-dogs-recipe/" target="_hplink">Philly Cheese Steak Dog recipe from Blog Chef</a></strong> This recipe takes the ingredients of a Philly cheese steak -- sirloin steak, nacho cheese, onion and green pepper -- and puts it on a hot dog.

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