grandma's hot dog creole

Recipe by
Chrissy Hackley
Vestal, NY

This is a recreation of something my husband's grandmother made all the time when he was a kid in the 80's before she passed. I got bits and pieces of what she did from family members. This is not what I consider creole food, but it is quite tasty and really cheap and filling meal!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For grandma's hot dog creole

  • 8 slice
    bacon, chopped
  • 3 c
    onion, chopped
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes, 16 oz
  • 1 can
    crushed tomatoes, 28 ounces
  • 1 lb
    hot dogs, cut into chunks
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 2 Tbsp
    dried minced garlic
  • 1 tsp
    cajun seasoning
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayanne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1/2 tsp
    crushed dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp
    dry mustard powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 c
    cooked rice, preferably white

How To Make grandma's hot dog creole

  • 1
    In large pot saute the bacon and onion till onion is soft and bacon is cooked.
  • 2
    Stir in tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, let simmer 10 minutes.
  • 3
    Add hot dogs, stirring well. Cover with tight lid and cook 15 minutes.
  • 4
    Stir in rice. Remove bay leaf. Let simmer 5 minutes. Serve!

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