Friday, July 22, 2011

Mashed Avocado and Tomato Dogs

You've entered the sphere of honesty. And in this sphere, I will admit that given the choice between a hot dog and a steak, I'd go for the hot dog. Every. Time.

It's ok! Feel free to admit it, too!

...No, really. I need to have some "oh-no-you're-not-crazy" reassurance here.

A hot dog is like a starving artist's blank canvas, just in tubular meat form. They're affordable, tasty, and you can get creative with the toppings. I piled mashed avocado, tomato, and a dollop of sour cream on this dog with delicious results.

But I will never, ever squirt ketchup on an HD. Why? It would disappoint my Dad more than if I decided buttless chaps were a valid clothing option. And I'm just not willing to take that chance.
Mashed Avocado and Tomato Dogs   Serves: 1
1 hot dog
1 hot dog bun
1/4 avocado (preserve the rest by wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerating)
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
1 T. sour cream
Salt
1.) Mash the avocado with a fork in a small bowl. Season with a pinch of salt. Set aside.
2.) Fast route: Warm up the hot dog in a microwave, usually about 1 minute. Or if you've got a grill, use it!
3.) Place the warmed dog in the hot dog bun and spread on the avocado. Add on the tomato and sprinkle with salt. Smear a bit of sour cream over the top and enjoy.

7 comments:

  1. I love a good dog also, but yes I do give it a squirt of the red stuff, sorry to your pop's. I do not wear buttless chaps though he will be pleased to hear.....
    Thanks for sharing..

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  2. I will say interesting combo here! Loved the cookie dough!

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  3. Well, I'm with your dad on the ketchup front! That stuff is AWFUL. avocadoes are def the way to go!

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  4. I'm a lover of hot dogs myself.. I'd pass up a steak for it too... especially with avocado and tomato on it!

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  5. Hahaha. If we're really making confessions... I don't like hot dogs. Which sucks because my boyfriend won free box seats, beers, and hot dogs for a baseball game tomorrow. I must learn to love them.

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  6. Great idea to put avocado on hot dogs! Sounds yummy! :)

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