Tres Chic Hot Dog Croissant Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4 Hot Dogs
Ingredients
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red and white onion
  • 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 small store-bought croissants
  • 4 hot dogs
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil such as vegetable or canola
  • 4 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 4 cornichon, thinly sliced crosswise
Directions
  1. Combine the onions, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Slice the croissants down the middle, lengthwise, but not all the way through.
  3. Use a paring knife to score the hot dogs, making several diagonal slits across the surface.
  4. In a large (10-inch) skillet over medium heat, heat the oil.
  5. Add the hot dogs, scored-side down, and cook, turning regularly, until browned on both sides.
  6. Transfer the hot dogs to a paper towel-lined plate.
  7. Add croissants to the now empty skillet and cook until warm and lightly toasted.
  8. Place the hot dogs in the croissants.
  9. Top with marinated onions, whole grain mustard, slices of cornichon, and parsley if using.