Article: Traditionally, hot dogs are served in a white bun. Though you can use buns straight out of the bag and have no problems, many prefer the sensation of a warm bun when they eat a hot dog. Warming a bun in the microwave is quick and easy see below: Open the bun and place it face-down on a paper towel. A plate is OK but is not necessary. Wrap the bun in the paper towel or place a second on top. Microwave on high for 10-15 seconds. Check for a warm, soft texture. If it's not quite warm yet, go an additional 10 seconds. Don't microwave the bun with the hot dog in it. The steam from the hot dog will make the bun soggy. Toasted buns have the warmth of microwaved buns with the added benefit of a crisp, toasty texture. If you have a toaster, toasting hot dog buns is easy just put them in at the setting you'd normally use for white bread. There are other ways to toast buns as well: Heat the open bun under a broiler until well-browned. Most modern ovens will have a "broil" setting that also works. Rub the inside of the bun with a little oil and lay it face-down in a hot pan or griddle. Turn occasionally to prevent burning. Hot dogs are great plain, but adding toppings allows you to express your culinary creativity and add flavor to this classic dish. Typically, you'll want to add these condiments after microwaving the hot dog, as cooking can often affect these toppings' taste and consistency. Just a few topping ideas include: Ketchup Mustard Mayonnaise Hot pepper sauce (Sriracha, etc.) Cream cheese Chopped onions Pickle relish Bacon While most hot dog condiments are meant to be added cold after the hot dog is finished, a few recipes allow you to cook the hot dog along with its toppings in the microwave. A few are described below: Cheese dogs: Slit each hotdog lengthwise and place a strip of your preferred cheese inside. Microwave as normal and serve. Chili dogs: Place hot dogs in a microwave-safe tray and cover with chili. Microwave as normal, allowing a little extra cooking time for the chili. Serve separate from the buns guests can pick a bun, then add a hot dog and chili from the other dish. Sauerkraut dogs: Put an uncooked hot dog in a bun and top with sauerkraut. Wrap the entire hot dog in a paper towel and fold the leftover towel underneath. Microwave as normal, allowing an extra 5-10 seconds per frank. The bun will be somewhat soggy, but this texture pairs well with the sauerkraut.
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Consider warming the buns in the microwave. Alternatively, toast the buns. Top hot dogs with your preferred condiments. Consider an "all-in-one" microwave recipe for your hot dog.