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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (155g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: hard apple cider
Calories 371
Calories from Fat 200		(54%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 22.3g	34%
	Saturated Fat 10.2g	50%
	Monounsaturated Fat 8.8g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 43mg		14%
Sodium 811mg		33%
Potassium 201mg		5%
Total Carbohydrate 30.7g		10%
	Dietary Fiber 2.1g	8%
	Sugars 7.8g
Protein 12.1g		24%
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Gourmet Cheddar Hot Dogs With Cider Braised Leeks and Apples

Recipe #389656 | 13 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: College Girl
Sep 10, 2009

Leeks and apples simmered in cider add a hint of sweetness-- 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.

SERVES 6 , 6 hot dogs (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 cups leeks, thinly sliced white and pale green parts only
1 apple, peeled, cored, diced
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1 pinch 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 hot dog buns, grilled
Dijon mustard
6 beef hot dogs, grilled
2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (half cup packed)

Directions

1
Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and apple. Cover; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Mix in caraway and allspice; season with coarse salt and pepper.
2
Add hard cider; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer. uncovered. until most of liquid is cooked away, about 16 minutes.
3
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.