A simple crock pot method for serving hot dogs to a crowd with almost no effort.
Cooking hot dogs in a crock pot is one of the best party hacks there is. It’s an easy hands-off way to let the slow cooker do all the work while you finish prepping and getting ready for guests to arrive.
This cooking method works so well because you can cook a large batch all at once, and guests can easily grab a hot dog and customize it with their favorite toppings. We love turning this into a full hot dog bar and it’s always a hit at parties, game days and gatherings.
To make this work best, I recommend using a tall crock pot that’s at least 6 quarts so the full length of the hot dogs can stand upright and cook evenly, especially if you are using bun-length hot dogs. If you’re using traditional size hot dogs, an oval crock pot works too as long as you fill it enough so the hot dogs can stand up. If needed, you can also lay them down lengthwise.
The number of hot dogs you can make depends on the size of your crock pot. A 6 quart crock pot can hold about 50-60 hot dogs, while a 10 quart crock pot can hold up to 100. Smaller crock pots work perfectly if you’re serving fewer people.
If you love this hot dog recipe, try my baked chili cheese dogs for another easy way to cook hot dogs.
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Ingredients for Crock Pot Hot Dogs
- Hot Dogs: any brand of hot dogs will work, regular or bun-length size.
- Hot Dog Buns: any brand of hot dogs buns can be used.
- Condiments: any of your favorite hot dog toppings.
How to Cook Hot Dogs in Crock Pot
- Place hot dogs upright in crock pot.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours or high for 1-2 hours until hot dogs are heated through.
- Switch crock pot to warm to keep hot during your party.
Toppings for Hot Dogs
There are endless toppings you can put on a hot dog. These are the basic hot dog condiments we like to put out:
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Relish
- Chopped onions
- Cheese sauce
- Chili
- Shredded cheese
- Sauerkraut
- Jalapenos
- Coleslaw
- Pickles
- Mayonnaise
Helpful Tips
- No need to add water to slow cooker as the hot dogs have plenty of moisture.
- Use tongs for easy, mess-free serving.
- Plan for 1-2 hot dogs per person.
- Cover when not serving to keep them warm.
Frequently Asked Questions
They can stay on the warm setting for a few hours and then will need to be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Yes, you can but you need to sear them first on both sides in a skillet or grill. Then cook in crock pot on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours or until cooked through.
Recipe
Slow Cooker Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 50-60 hot dogs
- 50-60 hot dog buns
- You favorite hot dog toppings
Instructions
- Place hot dogs upright in crock pot.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours or high for 1-2 hours until hot dogs are heated through.
- Switch crock pot to warm to keep hot during your party.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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