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BBQ Hot Dogs in the Oven: Saucy Game Day Favorite

These oven-baked hot dogs simmered in homemade BBQ sauce deliver grilled flavor without the grill! Perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal effort. These are so good everyone will want a second helping.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Baked Hot Dogs, Hot Dogs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 136kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 12 hot dogs

Instructions

  • Saute onion in butter until translucent.
  • Add black pepper, paprika, mustard, ketchup, vinegar, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to boil.
  • Cut 3-inch slits in each hot dog. Place hot dogs in a flat baking pan, slit side up. Pour sauce over hot dogs and bake in 350 degrees oven for 25 minutes. Occasionally baste hot dogs with sauce while they are baking.

Recipe Tips

The magic of this recipe is in the slits cut into the hot dogs—they not only help the sauce penetrate but also create edges that caramelize beautifully in the oven. For even more flavor, consider lightly toasting the buns in the oven during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. When serving a crowd, prepare the sauce in advance and refrigerate until ready to use. This recipe is incredibly forgiving, perfect for busy hosts who want to enjoy their gatherings without being tied to the kitchen.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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