
Elevate your hot dog game with gourmet brioche buns slathered in garlic-parsley butter and topped with sweet balsamic caramelized onions. Served with crispy rosemary fries finished with truffle oil and grated cheese, it's the ultimate comfort food feast.
Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan/gas 7). Cut the potatoes into thin fries, keeping the skins on for extra texture. Strip the rosemary leaves from their stems and chop them roughly, then discard the woody stems.
Place the potatoes and chopped rosemary on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drizzle generously with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly, then bake for 20-25 minutes until the fries are golden and crisp.
While the fries are cooking, place the pork sausages on a separate baking tray lined with foil. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through.
Heat a large non-stick pan with a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion, half of the balsamic vinegar, the sugar, and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and caramelized. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with the grated garlic, chopped parsley, and a grind of black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Cut a deep slit into the top of each brioche bun, then make a few shallow diagonal scores across the top. Spoon the garlic-parsley butter into the slits. Once the sausages are nearly done, add the buns to the sausage tray and return to the oven for 2-3 minutes until warmed and the butter has melted.
Wash and roughly shred the Little Gem lettuce. Chop the tomato and combine both in a large bowl with the remaining balsamic vinegar. Toss until the salad is lightly coated.
Remove the fries from the oven and drizzle with truffle oil, then top with the grated Italian hard cheese. Assemble the hot dogs by placing a sausage into each garlic-buttered bun and topping with the caramelized onions. Serve immediately with the cheesy fries and tomato salad on the side.
For even crispier fries, soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes and pat them completely dry before roasting. If you don't have truffle oil, a sprinkle of smoked paprika on the fries also works beautifully.




