15 Unconventional Toppings That Take Hot Dogs To The Next Level - Chowhound

Static Media / Shutterstock / Getty Although the true origin of hot dogs is hotly disputed, we know that these handheld eats really took off in America in the late 1800s. Since then, people have been finding creative ways to top their dogs. You can go classic with condiments like ketchup, mustard, and relish, or opt for one of the many regional styles like Coney Island hot dogs or Chicago-style hot dogs. Then…