I have to credit Cindy Haugland for this recipe. She brought this recipe to our OAMC (Once a Month Cooking) club years ago, and it was a big hit. We just made these last night on the grill; our first grill food of the spring! This recipe is easy, a kid pleaser, and a nice escape from plain old hot dogs. I believe the name of this recipe refers to them being wrapped in tinfoil so that, technically, they could be carried along to a picnic, tailgate party, or softball practise.

These can be made up and frozen, prior to heating. Simply follow the recipe below, wrap in foil, and freeze. They work great to take traveling or camping during the summer. We keep the freezer stocked for quick lunches with the kids in between swim lessons and softball. Need a side? We peel potatoes, onion, and some carrots/peas, place in some foil and throw it on the grill  about a half hour before the hot dogs. Yumm!

Carry Along Hotdog Recipe

Hot Dogs (fully cooked kind)

Hot dog buns

Ketchup

Mustard

Cheese slices

Pickle Relish

Chopped green onion

Mix two parts ketchup to one part (each) of the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Split the hot dogs length-wise in half. Cut cheese slices in half. Open the bun, place a tablespoon of sauce down the bun. Place cheese between two halves of hot dog and place in the bun. Wrap tightly in tinfoil, sealing the edges. Place on the grill or in the oven until hot and cheese is bubbly. Leave in the foil until ready to eat.