I know this list of 10 Gourmet Hot Dog toppings might sound wild, but honestly, they are the best toppings I’ve ever experimented with on a wiener! I know Ketchup and mustard are most people’s go-to hot dog topping, but these gourmet hot dog toppings take your wieners to the next level.

Each gourmet hot dog topping is vegan / plant-based and inspired by the flavour it’s named after (i.e. Pad Thai Topping will be like having Pad Thai on a hot dog, delicious I know).

For the actual hot dog, you can buy any plant-based hot dogs or make my vegan carrot hot dogs and grill on the BBQ or in a pan. Now let’s choose the best vegan toppings for those hot dogs!

These tasty recipes will turn any plain wiener into a flavourful party for your mouth! Okay, I’ll stop saying wiener now.

Related Recipe: Best Homemade Vegan Hot Dogs

Here are my Top 10 Best Gourmet Hot Dog Toppings:

Mexican Street Corn – Gourmet Hot Dog Topping:

Just imagine the sizzling and zesty flavour of Mexican street corn loaded hot dog! It’ll be a fiesta for your mouth. Creamy, citrusy and a little spice makes this a perfect hot dog topping!

For this topping recipe, you will need:

• Vegan lime mayo (you can also use my lime crema recipe)
• Roasted corn
• Chopped Cilantro
• Chili powder or chili flakes

French Onion – Gourmet Hot Dog Topping:

Remember Ruffles french onion dip with chips? It’s basically taking this popular chip & dip snack to the next level. My vegan version of the Ruffles French onion dip is mouthwatering and also super easy to make!

For this topping recipe, you will need: 

• The Edgy Veg’s French onion dip
• Diced red onion
• Crushed potato chips

Italian Stallion – Gourmet Hot Dog Topping:

Take an Italian Stallion sandwich, make it vegan and basically put it on a hot dog. To be honest, it’s about as Italian as an Olive Garden; basic but delicious nonetheless. It’s basically an eggplant parm with a vegan hot dog, once veganized.

For this topping recipe, you will need:

• Vegan Mozzarella or slices of a vegan cheese of your choice
• Marinara sauce
• Sautéed mushrooms

Cooking instructions: Place the assembled hot dog under a broiler and take out right when the cheese melts.

Jalapeno Popper – Gourmet Hot Dog Topping:

I love Jalapeno Poppers and so the idea of adding them on top of my wiener came naturally. This hot dog topping comes creamy, spicy and loaded!

For this topping recipe, you will need:

• Vegan cream cheese
• Pickled jalapeno slices
• Toasted panko breadcrumbs

Nachos – Gourmet Hot Dog Topping:

Pretend nachos and a hot dog had a baby. This is basically the birth of a beautiful, cheesy and delicious masterpiece. Take your nacho cravings to the next level.

For this topping recipe, you will need: 

• The Edgy Veg’s Nacho cheese sauce
• Sliced jalapenos
• Chopped cilantro
• Crushed tortilla chips

Pad Thai – Gourmet Hot Dog Topping:

I love Pad Thai, and thought why not add it to my veggie dogs? If you love Pad Thai, you’ll love this hot dog topping!

For this topping recipe, you will need:

• Asian slaw
• Peanut sauce
• Chopped cilantro
• Crushed peanuts

Hawaiian – Gourmet Hot Dog Topping:

Why eat Hawaiian pizza toppings, when you can have them on a hot dog? I’m a fan of sweet and juicy pineapple, and I loved the combination of grilled pineapple, onions and BBQ sauce on my hot dog! Give it a try! 

For this topping recipe, you will need:

• Bbq sauce
• Grilled pineapple
• Chopped red onions

Buffalo – Gourmet Hot Dog Topping:

Basically, this is a recipe for the best homemade buffalo sauce topping that your hot dog will ever have. Just mix 3 simple ingredients together! You can also use my vegan ranch dressing recipe!

For this topping recipe, you will need:

• Vegan ranch dressing
• Franks Red hot sauce
• Finely chopped celery

Banh Mi – Gourmet Hot Dog Topping:

Anyone else a fan of Banh Mi? If you are, you’ll love this topping. These Vietnamese sandwich are easy to veganize despite being typically filled with a fusion of meats and vegetables.

For this topping recipe, you will need:

• Fish-free Kimchi
• Vegan mayo
• Chopped green onion

The Reuben – Gourmet Hot Dog Topping:

Think Reuben sandwich toppings but on your veggie dog! Super creative, I know, but super delicious, and a classic flavour combination.

For this topping recipe, you will need:

• Vegan Swiss cheese or slices of a vegan cheese of your choice
• Sauerkraut
• Caramelized onions

Hope you enjoyed this list of gourmet hot dog toppings!

Which ones are you most excited to make?

If you want to make your own vegan hot dogs from scratch, check out my recipe for Carrot Veggie Dogs! If you rather buy plant-based hot dogs in stores for easier prep time, I recommend a package of Field Roast Sausage or Gusta Sausages!