Though a hot dog toppings is a traditional comfort food, why settle for the usual ketchup and mustard? These unusual toppings will lift your hot dog game and bring your bite to the next stage.

Whether you favor sweet, savory, or spicy flavors, here are ten hot dog toppings you must try.

1. Mac and Cheese

Why would you need to choose between two comfort foods when you may have both? Slathered with creamy, fatty mac and cheese, a hot dog makes for a decadent snack. Top with toasted breadcrumbs or crumbled bacon for added crunch.

2. Pineapple Salsa

Fresh pineapple salsa adds a tropical touch. Diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a sweet and tart mix go elegantly with a smoky grilled hot dog.

3. Kimchi

This Korean fermented cabbage has a pungent, tangy flavor that helps to make your hot dog more complex. Kimchi’s crunch also provides a great texture contrast.

4. Avocado and Sriracha Mayo

For a spicy and creamy improvement, top your hot dog with slices of fresh avocado and a drizzle of Sriracha mayonnaise. Together, these ingredients give the hot dog a silky thickness and a spicy bite.

5. Peanut Butter and Bacon

The combination of peanut butter and crispy bacon creates a salty-sweet umami explosion, odd though it might sound. The heat causes the peanut butter to melt slightly, which improves its flavor.

6. Pickled Jalapeños, Cream Cheese

This mix delivers a fiery, tangy, creamy treat inspired by jalapeno poppers. The cream cheese’s smoothness balances just right the heat provided by the pickled jalapeños.

7. Coleslaw; Barbecue Sauce

Top your hot dog with smooth coleslaw and a squirt of tangy BBQ sauce for a Southern spin. The slaws’ crunchiness and tang go great with the smoky barbecue flavor.

8. Hot Sauce And Fried Egg.

A fried egg on a hot dog? Absolutely! The runny yolk acts as a rich sauce, blending beautifully with a spicy dash of hot sauce for a decadent experience.

9. Pesto and Mozzarella

Shredded mozzarella and fresh basil pesto will add an Italian touch to your hot dog. The herbal, garlicky pesto, which contradicts the soft, melty cheese, gives it a gourmet touch.

10. Everything Bagel Flavoring and Cream Cheese

Spread some cream cheese on the bun and sprinkle everything with bagel seasoning for a crispy, garlicky blast; thus, you make a breakfast-inspired masterpiece from your hot dog.

Last Bite for Hot Dog Toppings

With these distinctive toppings, hot dogs serve as a blank canvas for creativity and show that there is more to life than ketchup and mustard. Whether you want something creamy, hot, or tangy, there is a fresh topping available to meet all of your needs. At your next barbecue, give one (or all) of these ideas a shot—they will astound your taste buds.