These Loaded Scandi Hot Dogs are a fun twist on the classic hot dog, with curly frankfurts topped with creamy potato salad, crispy fried shallots and pickles. Perfect for barbecues or quick weeknight dinners!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Ingredients
REMOULADE-STYLE POTATO SALAD
500 gpotatoes
125gwhole-egg mayonnaise
1tspdijon mustard
¼brown onion, finely chopped
1tbspfinely chopped capers
1tbspfinely chopped gherkin (dill pickle)
1tbspfreshly chopped chives
½tspmild curry powder
1tbspfresh lemon juice
¼tspsugar
¼tspfreshly cracked black pepper
¼tspsea salt flakes, or to taste
CURLY HOT DOGS
4bamboo skewers
4good-quality frankfurt sausages – continental-style, not the red type
4hot dog brioche rolls
4tbspketchup
4tbspAmerican mustard
¼brown onion, finely chopped
Crispy fried shallots
1tbspfreshly chopped chives
Instructions
Make the potato salad – Place the potatoes in a large pot. Add cold tap water so the potatoes are covered by at least 2 cm (¾ inch). Bring to the boil and cook the potatoes for 15–20 minutes until tender. Drain and let them cool completely. Once cooled, peel the potatoes (I find using a butter knife easiest) and cut them into small chunks. (Tip: To cool the cooked potatoes quickly, run them under cold running tap water. Drain prior to peeling.)
To prepare the remoulade dressing, in a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, onion, capers, gherkin, chives, curry powder, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper until well combined.
Add the potatoes to the dressing only when you are ready to serve (to stop the potatoes absorbing the dressing).
Make the curly hot dogs – Insert a bamboo skewer lengthways through each frankfurt. While rotating the skewer slowly, carefully use a small knife to make a spiral cut along the sausage. Remove the skewers, then barbecue or fry the sausages for 5–7 minutes over high heat, turning occasionally until fully cooked and crispy. You can also boil them for about 5 minutes.
While the sausages are cooking, toast the brioche rolls on a barbecue grill or in a pan until golden and lightly crispy.
Place each frankfurt in a toasted roll. Top with the dressed potato salad. Drizzle with ketchup and American mustard.
Serve – Top with finely chopped brown onion, crispy fried shallots and freshly chopped chives. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make Ahead
Potato salad – Prepare the potatoes and remoulade-style dressing up to 48 hours prior to serving. Store refrigerated, separately, in airtight containers – combine only at time of serving to ensure the salad remains extra creamy. The dressing will develop in flavour and colour the longer it sits in the fridge!
Leftovers
The assembled hot dogs are best eaten immediately. Keep any leftover potato salad refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 48 hours (applies to freshly made salad only). The dressing will absorb into the potatoes but will still taste equally delicious. Not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition Facts
Loaded Scandi Hot Dogs
Amount per Serving
Calories
637
% Daily Value*
Fat
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
12
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Cholesterol
37
mg
12
%
Sodium
1783
mg
78
%
Potassium
788
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
60
g
20
%
Fiber
8
g
33
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Calcium
405
mg
41
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.