Gourmet Cheddar Hot Dogs With Cider Braised Leeks and Apples

Name: Gourmet Cheddar Hot Dogs With Cider Braised Leeks and Apples
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 6 hot dogs, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 29.58 ml butter; 473.18 ml leeks, thinly sliced white and pale green parts only; 1 apple, peeled, cored, diced; 2.46 ml caraway seed; 0.25 ml ground allspice; coarse kosher salt; 354.88 ml hard apple cider or 295.73 ml apple cider and 1/4 cup Bourbon; 6 hot dog buns, grilled; Dijon mustard; 6 beef hot dogs, grilled; 56.69 g sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (half cup packed)

Submitted by College Girl

"Leeks and apples simmered in cider add a hint of sweetness-- nice contrast to the sharp melted cheddar. If you can find oblong pretzel rolls at your market, they'll make an ideal accompaniment to these English-style hot dogs."

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Ready In:: 13mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 6 hot dogs
Serves:: 6

ingredients

29.58 ml butter
473.18 ml leeks, thinly sliced white and pale green parts only
1 apple, peeled, cored, diced
2.46 ml caraway seed
0.25 ml ground allspice
coarse kosher salt
354.88 ml hard apple cider or 295.73 ml apple cider and 1/4 cup Bourbon
6 hot dog buns, grilled
Dijon mustard
6 beef hot dogs, grilled
56.69 g sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (half cup packed)

directions

Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and apple. Cover; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Mix in caraway and allspice; season with coarse salt and pepper.
Add hard cider; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer. uncovered. until most of liquid is cooked away, about 16 minutes.
Arrange buns or rolls on plates. Spread each with mustard, then top with grilled hot dogs. Sprinkle dogs with cheese and top with leek mixture.

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