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Cachorro Quente - Brazilian Hot Dogs
These Brazilian Hot Dogs are a classic Brazilian childhood favorite! They're a special treat that's easy to make and tastes oh-so-special. They're cooked in a tomato sauce with veggies to elevate their flavors and can be topped with a ton of fun stuff, from the sauce they're cooked in to Parmesan cheese, some Batata Palha potato sticks, or anything you like!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 265 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
South American , Brazilian
Ingredients
For the Brazilian Hot Dog Sauce:
- 10 hot dogs
- 10 hot dog buns
- 1 small onion, sliced or 1/2 of a large one
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 teaspoon brazilian sofrito or 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup water
Toppings Suggestions:
- Batata palha potato sticks, to taste or crumbled (cracked?) potato chips
- Parmesan cheese, to taste
- Ketchup, to taste
- Mustard, to taste
- Mayonnaise, to taste
Instructions
- Using a paring knife, make a slit down the middle of each of the hot dogs and set aside.
- In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- When the butter is melted, add the chopped onions and the bell peppers. Sautee until the onions are transparent, about 2 minutes.
- Next, add in the garlic, and sautee until it's fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and the water, and stir to combine, then submerge the hot dogs in the sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer the hot dogs for 5-10 minutes.
- Place the cooked hot dogs in the buns, and top with the sauce, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and potato sticks to taste. Dress with mayo, ketchup and mustard, if desired!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
715mg
(30%)
Potassium
280mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
274IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 715mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 274IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.