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    Uncategorized » Recipes

    Polish Sausage Dogs

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jun 13, 2016 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    These easy Polish Sausage Dogs are topped with plenty of golden brown onions and are loaded with flavor. They're a tasty change from ordinary hot dogs and perfect when you want a no-fuss dinner the whole family will love.

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    Do you have a Portillo's in your neck of the woods? It's one of our favorite places to grab a quick bite to eat whenever we're in the area, and I love their Chicago-style hot dogs, especially the Maxwell Street Polish. Maybe it's because I grew up eating kielbasa, but I just love these things.

    So when I was thinking about what to make for dinner the other day, I  decided to make my own Polish-style hot dogs using smoked sausage. To be honest, I was looking for something that could be made without a lot of effort -- something that was super quick and easy to make -- and something different from the usual chicken and beef.

    And these Polish dogs are definitely all that and more!

    Looking for more quick and easy kielbasa recipes? Check these out:

    • Kielbasa Sauerkraut Sliders
    • Haluski and Kielbasa
    • Creamy One Pot Kielbasa Tortellini
    • Sheet Pan BBQ Smoked Sausage Dinner
    • Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Dinner

    The only real work involved here is slicing up the onions. And if you want to make this recipe even easier, you can totally skip this part, but I don't recommend it. Nope, no way. The onions are what makes these sausages so darn good, and unless you honestly can't stand onions, go ahead and slice a couple of them up and toss them into the frying pan.

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    I like to give the onions a head start, so I let them cook and get slightly soft before I add the sausage. Then, they all finish cooking together. You can easily make this in in less than a half an hour, or you can turn down the heat and let them simmer.

    And, you can use any brand of Polish sausage. If you buy pre-cut links, just place them over the onions. If you buy the rope sausage, cut them into bun-length pieces and then add them to the skillet. Since I needed enough for seven people, I used two packages, or eight links. But you can easily make less.

    I also used two large onions. The hubs and I lik a lot of onions, and the kiddos like a little bit less. But again, you can make more if you need to.

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    How to Make Polish Sausage Dogs

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    Polish Sausage Dogs

    Published by Dee
    Thick Polish sausages topped with caramalized onions and nestled in hot dog buns
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 147 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 Polish sausage links
    • 2 large yellow onions peeled and thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 8 hot dog buns
    • Mustard and ketchup for topping optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet, fry the onions in olive oil until slightly soft, and season with salt and pepper
    • Add the sausages, and fry over medium heat, stirring often, until onions are golden brown and meat is cooked through
    • Cover, turn heat to low, and keep warm until ready to eat
    • Fill buns with sausage, top with onions, and serve with mustard and ketchup

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSodium: 222mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 2.6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    Now, that is what I call a hot dog!

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    This isn't a copy cat dish, and I didn't try to make the hot dogs exactly like Portillo's does. I even added a little bit of leftover cooked bacon for extra flavor. But, these tasted just as good. 

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    No muss, no fuss -- just a great family meal without a lot of effort. You can serve these Polish sausage dogs with chips, or heat up some frozen fries or onion rings to go along with them -- whatever works best.

    If you have a favorite hot dog or hamburger place, I'd love to hear about it.

    Have an awesome day! 

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    1. STELLA BOWMAN says

      August 25, 2020 at 4:08 pm

      Sauteed onions first, caramelized slightly. Added
      Dogs to pan, when done removed Dogs added Chili Garlic Sauce to onions. Coleslaw on the side. Yumm.

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      • Dee says

        August 25, 2020 at 8:05 pm

        That sounds so good right now!

    2. Deidre says

      February 29, 2020 at 10:16 pm

      Like to top mine with sauerkraut!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 01, 2020 at 8:55 pm

        That definitely sounds good to me!

    3. Laurie says

      August 29, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      Great dogs love it with onions and mustard. Thanks

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 29, 2019 at 3:31 pm

        So glad you like them, Laurie!

    4. Cindy says

      May 11, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      I'm definitely making this tonight

      Reply
    5. Leslie says

      August 05, 2016 at 7:19 pm

      I love sausage dogs! Although pork gives me wicked migraines I love sausage dogs anyway. I haven't had one in a very long time. I want one!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 05, 2016 at 10:49 pm

        So sorry about the headaches! I believes some brands have all beef sausages, as well, so maybe that would work better?

    6. Miz Helen says

      June 17, 2016 at 7:04 am

      Your Polish Sausage Dogs look perfect for this weekend! Hope you have a very special Fathers Day Weekend and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

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    7. Anita says

      June 16, 2016 at 6:15 pm

      This looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing.

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      • Dee says

        June 16, 2016 at 11:43 pm

        Thanks, Anita. My family just loved them! 🙂

    8. eat good 4 life says

      June 15, 2016 at 7:05 am

      This is just great. I need to make this for my family soon!

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    9. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

      June 15, 2016 at 6:37 am

      Since I'm a Midwest girl, you're speaking my language here!! Hand over the sausage and nobody gets hurt!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 15, 2016 at 11:12 am

        Ha ha -- That's so true. I feel the same way! 🙂

    10. Cathy Trochelman says

      June 14, 2016 at 9:39 pm

      Yum! Flavor packed and perfect for summer!

      Reply
    11. Debra A Attinella says

      June 14, 2016 at 7:42 am

      This has my husband's name all over it! Perfect for father's day!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 14, 2016 at 10:07 am

        That's a great idea -- especially if it's too hot to grill! 🙂

    12. Amanda | The Chunky Chef says

      June 13, 2016 at 5:32 pm

      My husband would absolutely love these!!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 14, 2016 at 1:40 am

        It's one of my husband's favorites right now!

    13. Krista says

      June 13, 2016 at 2:22 pm

      I think we will be having this for dinner at my house this week!

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      • Dee says

        June 14, 2016 at 1:42 am

        We actually had this meal twice in the last couple of weeks -- it's so easy!

    14. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      June 13, 2016 at 2:08 pm

      We don't have Portillos in Southern California, but now I won't have to be missing out!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 14, 2016 at 1:48 am

        I hate to say it, but I almost prefer the homemade version better! 😉

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