Grilled Andouille Sausage Hot Dogs with Elote Topping

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Grilled Andouille sausage dog, topped with grilled corn with a little elote seasoning, and a cilantro aioli. It's an explosion of flavors in one bite.
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This post is sponsored by Zatarainโ€™s.. All opinions are my own.

Andouille Sausage and Elote are probably something youโ€™d never think go hand and hand.

But if you want to take your hot dog to the next level this Fourth of July, youโ€™ve gotta try these Andouille Sausage and Elote Hot Dogs!

Grilled Andouille sausage hot dog, topped with grilled corn with a little elote seasoning, and a cilantro aioli. It's an explosion of flavors in one bite.

These are not your run of the mill hot dog. Iโ€™m using Zatarainโ€™s Andouille sausage that are packed with flavor.

Zatarainโ€™s Smoked Sausage is 100% pork and contains no artificial colors or flavors, no by-products, no MSG and is gluten free

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When I think about Southern California eats, I canโ€™t help but think of the best Mexican food around. Whenever I can track down the elote man, I HAVE to get at least 2.

And when Zatarainโ€™s asked me to put a spin on my Fourth of July sausage dog, using andouille sausage, I knew EXACTLY how Iโ€™d do it.

Grilled Andouille sausage hot dog, topped with grilled corn with a little elote seasoning, and a cilantro aioli. It's an explosion of flavors in one bite.

When you take a bite into this Andouille sausage hot dog, topped with grilled corn with a little elote seasoning, and a cilantro aioli, you get an explosion of flavors in one bite.

First you get that traditional New Orleans flavor from the smoked Andouille sausage. It is PACKED with flavor from paprika, black and red pepper, oregano and thyme.

Then you get the crunchy goodness of grilled sweet corn seasoned with lemon, lime, and paprika.

And at the end you get these bright flavors from a citrusy cilantro aioli.

Grilled Andouille sausage hot dog, topped with grilled corn with a little elote seasoning, and a cilantro aioli. It's an explosion of flavors in one bite.

Iโ€™m telling you now – You need these hot dogs in your life!.

Go grab a couple packages of Zatarainโ€™s Smoked Andouille sausage (also available in smoked cajun sausage) – available at Samโ€™s Club and select grocery stores across the country!

Grilled Andouille Sausage Hot Dogs with Elote Topping

Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: grilled
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 1198kcal
Grilled Andouille sausage dog, topped with grilled corn with a little elote seasoning, and a cilantro aioli. It's an explosion of flavors in one bite.
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Ingredients

  • 2 packages Zatarainโ€™s Smoked Andouille Sausage
  • 3 ears sweet corn
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 sausage roll buns
  • ยฝ cup cotija cheese can be substituted with Queso Fresco

FOR THE ELOTE SEASONING:

  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ยฝ tsp chili powder
  • ยฝ tsp chipotle powder
  • ยฝ tsp cumin
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

FOR THE CILANTRO AIOLI

  • ยฝ lemon
  • ยฝ lime
  • ยพ cup mayonnaise
  • ยผ cup cilantro
  • 1/8 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp elote seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat grill with a 2-zone setup (indirect and direct heat zones). While the grill is preheating combine paprika, chili powder, cumin salt and pepper in a bowl and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, prepare the cilantro aioli by whisking mayonnaise, juice from lemon and lime, and chopped cilantro. Add a little cracked black pepper and a pinch of elote seasoning for an extra boost of flavor. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • When the grill is ready to go, place Zatarainโ€™s smoked Andouille Sausage over direct heat to sear and get some nice grill marks, about 1-2 minutes per side. Place on indirect heat and let cook for about 10 minutes, until internal temperature is 165 F
  • Place the corn over direct heat turning about every 2-3 minutes, until you have a nice char all around; about 10 minutes.
  • Cut the corn off of the ears with a knife into a bowl. Stir in butter and about ยฝ tbsp of elote seasoning.
  • Optionally, you can grill the buns, then place Zatarainโ€™s smoked Andouille Sausage. Top with a generous portion of corn, cilantro aioli; garnish with cotija and cilantro. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1198kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 104g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 232mg | Sodium: 2553mg | Potassium: 892mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 939IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 4mg
Derek Campanile
Derek Campanile
I'm an IT professional by day. Home cook for the family by night. Follow my blog for easy to make recipes, how-to's and ideas to gather the family at the dinner table!
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