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Hot Dog Fried Rice

Sliced hot dogs, rice, eggs, and whatever vegetables you have make a quick, filling meal that kids and adults both enjoy. Better than it sounds — trust us.

Nut-FreeDairy-Free Main Dish
Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Total: 17 min Servings: 3–4 Difficulty: Easy

Allergens: Contains Eggs. Check hot dog package for allergens — many contain dairy, gluten, or soy.

Ingredients

  • 4 hot dogs, sliced into thin rounds
  • 3 cups cooked rice (leftover rice works best — cook it ahead or use instant)
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup frozen or canned peas or corn, drained if canned
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, diced

Optional Extras

  • Soy sauce
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Any frozen or canned vegetables you have

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sliced hot dogs. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown and get a little crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same skillet. Add the diced onion and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the peas or corn. Stir for 1 minute.
  5. Push everything to one side of the skillet. Crack the eggs into the empty side. Scramble them with your spatula until cooked, about 1 minute. Then mix them into the vegetables.
  6. Add the cooked rice. Spread it out in the skillet and let it sit without stirring for 1–2 minutes so the bottom gets a little crispy. Then stir and repeat.
  7. Add the hot dogs back in. Stir everything together. Season with soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, or pepper if you have them.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Leftover rice is key. Freshly cooked rice is too moist and will get mushy. If you don't have leftovers, cook rice and spread it on a plate to cool for 15–20 minutes before using.
  • Any protein works. Canned chicken, SPAM, or ground beef instead of hot dogs.
  • Egg-free? Skip the egg. The dish works fine without it.
  • This is a great way to use up small amounts of vegetables. Throw in whatever you have — carrots, bell peppers, green beans.