Gourmet Hotdogs

Serving details

6 Servings
10 min Preparation
20 min Cooking

Ingredients

6 D’Orsogna Cheddar & Chipotle Gourmet Hotdog

Olive oil, for drizzling

6 hotdog rolls – sourdough, split in half

Mayonnaise

Packet of rocket or greens

3 washed medium capsicums

Chimichurri (Need a Processor + Griddle)

1 cup (firmly packed) flat-leaf parsley

⅓ cup (firmly packed) oregano

1/3 cup coriander

1 long green chilli, thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Finely grated rind and juice of ½ orange

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Cooking Instructions

Recently the artisans at D’Orsogna put their heads together to create a series of 12 scrumptious recipes for you and your family!
Enjoy THE SECOND RECIPE and discover how to make THE PERFECT GOURMET HOTDOGS

For chimichurri, process herbs, chilli, garlic and rind in a food processor until finely chopped, then gradually add oil and process until smooth. Add vinegar and orange juice, and season to taste.
Drizzle Hotdog and capsicum with a little oil and grill on a griddle, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
To serve, split rolls partway, spread with mayonnaise, top with chimichurri and rocket.

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Serves 6

Prep 10mins

Cooking 20mins

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