Wienies Hot Dogs Creole
Bring the vibrant flavors of the South to your table with this hearty and budget-friendly Wienies Hot Dogs Creole recipe! This one-pan dish transforms humble hot dogs into a comforting Creole-inspired meal bursting with aromatic seasonings like paprika, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Sautéed onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic form the base of a rich, tomato-infused sauce, while hot dog pieces soak up all that spicy, savory goodness. Serve it over fluffy white rice or enjoy it on its own for a quick, flavorful dinner that's guaranteed to please. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is ready in just 40 minutes and brings a taste of Louisiana home. Don't forget the extra sprinkle of fresh parsley for a fresh, vibrant finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 hot dog wieners
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 3 cups cooked white rice (optional, for serving)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Cut the hot dog wieners into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the pan. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato paste, and chicken or vegetable broth to the pan. Stir until evenly combined.
Season the mixture with paprika, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to distribute the spices.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and add the hot dog wiener pieces to the pan.
Lower the heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the wieners are heated through.
Stir in the chopped parsley and remove the bay leaf.
Serve hot over cooked white rice for a complete meal, or enjoy as is with extra parsley sprinkled on top for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.2 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.5 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 180 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 6916 mg | 301% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.2 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.5 g | ||
| Protein | 57.9 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 439 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2904 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
