CHEDDAR DOGS WITH CIDER-BRAISED LEEKS AND APPLES RECIPE | EPICURIOUS.COM

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Leeks and apples simmered in cider add a hint of sweetness?a nice contrast to the sharp melted cheddar. If you can find oblong pretzel rolls at your market, they'll make an ideal accompaniment to these English-style hot dogs.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 cups (generous) thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only)
1 apple, peeled, cored, diced
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
Pinch of ground allspice
Coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 cups hard apple cider or 1 1/4 cups apple cider and 1/4 cup bourbon
6 grilled hot dog buns or brioche-style oblong rolls
Dijon mustard
6 grilled all-beef hot dogs
2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (1/2 cup packed)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium
  • heat. Add leeks and apple. Cover; cook
  • until tender, stirring occasionally, about
  • minutes. Mix in caraway and allspice;
  • season with coarse salt and pepper. Add
  • hard cider; bring to boil. Reduce heat to
  • medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, until most
  • of liquid is cooked away, about 16 minutes.
  • Arrange buns or rolls on plates. Spread
  • each with mustard, then top with grilled
  • hot dogs. Sprinkle dogs with cheese and top
  • with leek mixture.

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