Blueberry Onion Hot Dog

 Sounds weird, but it's good.

BLUEBERRY ONION HOT DOG

(serves 2)

Ingredients:

*2-4 tablespoons blueberry bbq sauce

*2 hot dogs (I like using hot dogs in casings, but use your favorite)

*2 hot dog buns

French Fried Onion Ingredients: (or buy French fried onions at the store)

*1 small onion sliced thin

*1/2 cup milk

*1/2 cup all-purpose flour

*1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

*1/8 teaspoon onion powder

*1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika 

*1/8 teaspoon salt

*1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 

*vegetable oil for frying

Directions:

~Grill hot dog to desired doneness.

French Fried Onion Directions: (I make these while the hot dog is grilling)

~Slice 1 small onion into thin slices

*Pour 1/2 cup milk into a small bowl

*In another bowl, whisk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon onion powder, 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper until well combined.

~Heat up vegetable oil to 350-375 degrees.

~Dip onions into milk, and then shake off excess milk.

~Dip into flour mixture making all sides are coated well.

~Shake off any excess.

~Carefully place in hot oil, stirring often as it fries.

~Cook until a golden brown (2-3 minutes).

~Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate and lightly sprinkle with salt.

Let's Put It Together:

~Grill inside of your hot dog bun (optional).

~Spread desired amount of blueberry bbq sauce over bun.

~Place hot dog on bun.

~If you want more bbq sauce add a little more on top.

~Place deep fried onions over top and enjoy.