Scandi hot dogs are a popular street food from Scandinavia, as the name suggests. They typically feature a barbecued or boiled sausage (often pork or beef) served in a soft bun or wrap, and are known for their uniquely delicious toppings, including crispy fried shallots, pickles, mustard, ketchup and remoulade (a tangy, mayonnaise-based sauce). You might also find them topped with mashed potato or potato salad. The flavour combinations in Scandi hot dogs aren’t something we see that often with American-style hot dogs, but gosh they are incredible. This recipe was actually inspired by an episode of “Somebody Feed Phil” on Netflix. God, I love Phil. He’s such a loveable character … and I highly recommend the series! I watched him eat his way through several scandi hot dogs in Copenhagen and Denmark and I had to make one! After researching all the different topping variations, I selected what I thought would be the ultimate combination, and created a potato salad WITH a remoulade sauce. And I wasn’t wrong. These are DELICIOUS! My entire family devoured the hot dogs on a recent camping trip – even my children, who apparently “don’t like curry”. The remoulade dressing for the salad is made with a blend including whole-egg mayo, pickles and curry powder. It may sound strange but combined with potatoes (or even on its own), it’s a flavour sensation. The hot dogs are spiralised (and very easy to create with a bamboo skewer and knife), which is completely unnecessary but, aside from my kids loving the fun, curly factor, it also provides extra surface area for the potato salad – it slides into the nooks and crannies of the frankfurts. The additional toppings combined with the remoulade are MAGIC. Don’t skimp on any of them!
What else can I load into these hot dogs?
Here are a few ideas, some of them traditional, some not-so traditional, but all are equally delicious: sliced gherkins (dill pickles), sauerkraut, pickled beetroot (beets), crispy bacon, caramelised onions, horseradish cream, grated cheese or coleslaw.
Can I use regular potato salad?
If you just can’t bring yourself to add curry powder to your potato salad, you can simply omit it. If you are short on time, you can even use store-bought premade potato salad from the supermarket … although I really hope you try my version below, which is seriously good! I know the combination may sound strange, but the creamy potatoes against the freshly seared hot dog and the soft bread are just amazing.
Watch how to make Loaded Scandi Hot Dogs
What are some other similar recipes?
If you are a lover of loaded hot dogs and burgers, I think you’ll enjoy: Crispy Chicken Burgers with Honey Mustard ColeslawPortuguese Chicken BurgerSouthern Fried Chicken BurgersJuicy Homemade Beef BurgersAir Fryer Beef and Bacon Burger No reviews
Leftovers
The assembled hot dogs are best eaten immediately. Keep any leftover potato salad refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 48 hours (applies to freshly made salad only). The dressing will absorb into the potatoes but will still taste equally delicious. Not suitable for freezing.
