Weenie Crostini (3 Variations)
CARAMELIZED ONION & HORSERADISH WEENIE CROSTINI
Servings: 15–20
INGREDIENTS:
1 baguette, cut into ½-inch bias slices
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
5 Oscar Mayer Classic Hot Dogs
1 cup caramelized onions
Chives, cut into 1-inch pieces
PREPARATION:
1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Lay baguette slices on a sheet tray. Brush each one with olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes, until crispy. Set aside.
2. Whisk heavy cream until it thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Whisk in sour cream until smooth. Whisk in horseradish, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3. Slice Oscar Mayer Classic Hot Dogs into ¼-inch slices on a bias.
4. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Arrange hot dog slices in the pan so that none are overlapping. Cook until seared, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and sear the other side. Remove from heat.
5. Assembly: Layer a few slices of hot dog on each baguette slice. Top with a teaspoon of caramelized onions and a small dollop of horseradish cream. Garnish with chives.
BRUSCHETTA WEENIE CROSTINI
Servings: 15–20
INGREDIENTS:
1 baguette, cut into ½-inch bias slices
10 ounces tomatoes (the best you can find), chopped small
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil
1½ tablespoons olive oil
½ tablespoon white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
4 Oscar Mayer Classic Hot Dogs
PREPARATION:
1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Lay baguette slices on a sheet tray. Brush each one with olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes, until crispy. Set aside.
2. Mix together tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, white wine vinegar, and salt. Set aside.
3. Slice Oscar Mayer Classic Hot Dogs into small cubes.
4. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add in hot dogs. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until cubes are crispy (about 7 minutes). Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
5. Fold hot dogs into tomatoes. Pile mixture onto baguette slices.
HERBED RICOTTA & HONEY WEENIE CROSTINI
Servings: 15–20
INGREDIENTS:
1 baguette, cut into ½-inch bias slices
1½ cups ricotta
1 scallion, thinly sliced
½ cup minced herbs (parsley, chives, mint, etc.)
Juice of half a lemon
Zest of 1 lemon
¾ teaspoon salt
4 Oscar Mayer Classic Hot Dogs
Honey
Thinly sliced radishes, for garnish
PREPARATION:
1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Lay baguette slices on a sheet tray. Brush each one with olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes, until crispy. Set aside.
2. Stir together ricotta, scallions, herbs, lemon juice, and zest, then salt. Set aside.
3. Slice Oscar Mayer Classic Hot Dogs into small cubes.
4. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add in hot dogs. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until cubes are crispy (about 7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool for10 minutes.
5. Assembly: Place a few dollops of herbed ricotta on each baguette slice. Place a small pile of crispy hot dogs in the center. Drizzle with honey. Garnish with a radish slice