The final football party of the year is this weekend. Today Chef Stacey Conner with Bryan Foods stopped by to share some great ideas for dressing up everything from the house to the hot dogs. Enjoy!

For bacon lovers, this recipe is quick and easy and doesn’t require an additional trip to the grocery store!  The bacon and cheese are the perfect topping duo for the Bryan hot dog, bringing out its delicious juices and flavor. Whether you’re eating for one or the whole family, this recipe is sure to please!

Bacon Dog

2 Bryan hot dog                                                                                                  

2 slices Bacon                                                                                                           

2 Hot dog bun; split                                                                               

2 teaspoons Brown mustard                                                        

Yellow onions; grilled

½ cup Cheddar cheese                                         

1 ½ tablespoons Black pepper; freshly ground

Wrap a slice of bacon around each dog and grill until bacon is completely cooked. Place grilled dog in bun, add mustard, top with grilled onions, and sprinkle with black pepper and cheddar cheese.

Guaranteed to fulfill any appetite, this loaded hot dog is easy to prepare for the whole family.  To create a creamy addition to your juicy dog, add mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese!

Loaded Dog

2 Bryan hot dogs, grilled

2 Split hot dog buns

1 cup Mashed potatoes; instant or real                                  

¼ cup Cheddar cheese; shredded                                          

Stone ground mustard

Paprika

Prepare mashed potatoes. Stir cheese into potatoes until melted and fully incorporated. Slit each hot dog open (careful to keep intact) and add mustard along length of dog. Stuff dog with cheese mashed potatoes. On a foil lined baking sheet, place hot dogs under broiler for 5-8 minutes until heated through and potatoes are lightly browned. Place each dog in a bun and sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Pigs in a Blanket

1 package Bryan Cocktail Smokies                                                                 

1 (8 oz. can) Refrigerated crescent dinner rolls                                                           

Heat oven to 375°F. Cut each dinner roll in quarters. Wrap each Bryan Cocktail Smokie in one quarter roll. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve warm with ketchup and mustard, if desired.

Cocktail Links in Sauce

1 package Bryan Cocktail Smokies (any variety)                                      

1 (12 oz. jar) Chili Sauce                                                                                                          

1 (10 oz. jar) Grape Jelly

  Heat chili sauce and jelly, stirring constantly until jelly is melted. Add cocktail links and stir until coated.  Simmer uncovered 30 minutes. Serve hot in a chafing dish.