This easy hot dog fried rice is the tastiest way to use up leftover hot dogs. It’s a quick, one pot meal that’s always a hit with the kids, and one even adults enjoy- especially since it’s ready in under 20 minutes!
Am I the only one who’s always got a ton of leftover hotdogs when cookouts are over?
It can’t be just me.
And while my sons enjoy a good hot dog, if they have to eat them for days in a row- they’re done.
So we had to get creative and find an easy way to use up some of these perfectly good leftovers.
Our favorite is 100% hot dog fried rice.
This hot dog fried rice makes a great easy dinner, that takes advantage of leftovers from the weekend.
It’s the tastiest fried rice short cut you’ll ever enjoy!
Ingredients Needed
Like all of our recipes- this one has a relatively short ingredient list.
You’ll need:
- Hot Dogs – 3-4 grilled hot dogs, sliced in half lengthwise, then sliced into coins
- Butter – While you can use regular butter, I recommend salted butter.
- Aromatics – A small yellow onion, peeled & diced + freshly minced garlic.
- Rice – About three cups of steamed white rice, preferably cold.
- Eggs – You’ll need two large eggs, cracked and beaten.
- Vegetables – A blend of peas and carrots. I use the frozen kind, and thaw them before using. You can used (drained) canned peas and carrots, but they will be on the softer side which will differ from traditional fried rice.
- Sauces – This recipe uses both sesame oil and soy sauce for flavoring.
- Garnish – Thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish.
Once you’ve gathered all of your ingredients, it’s time to get started.
How To Make
Making this leftover hot dog fried rice is both quick and easy.
Start by adding the butter to a large skillet set over medium heat.
Once the butter’s melted, add the onions to the skillet. Stir them often, cooking just until tender.
Add the garlic, stirring to combine, and cook just until fragrant- no more than 60 seconds, otherwise the garlic may scorch and turn bitter.
Add the rice to the skillet, then pour the oil over it. Stir everything together until evenly combined.
Cook, stirring often, for 3-5 minutes- just until the rice has crisped some.
Push all of the rice to one side of the skillet, then pour the beaten eggs into the clear side and scramble.
Once the eggs have cooked through, stir everything together until evenly combined.
Add the remaining ingredients, except the green onion, to the skillet and stir together until evenly combine.
Cook just until the peas & carrots have cooked through.
Serve warm, garnished with the sliced green onions, and enjoy!
Why Should The Rice Be Cold For Making Fried Rice?
Using cold rice will yield the best results for fried rice.
As the rice chills it firms up, making it easier to separate when cooking, and preventing it from becoming mushy.
I recommend making the rice the night before, and refrigerating overnight.
If that’s not an option, you can make it earlier in the day, let it air out, then chill for at least 2-3 hours before using.
Storing
Allow leftover fried rice to cool, then store in an air tight container in the refrigerator and use within 3-4 days.
Can I Freeze Leftover Fried Rice?
Leftover fried rice freezes beautifully.
Allow it to cool completely, then portion out into freezer safe, air tight containers. You can also use freezer grade ziplocking bags.
The rice will keep for up to a month.
When ready to eat, allow the rice to thaw completely before reheating for the best results.
TIPS & TRICKS
- If you want to add more citrus flavor to this recipe, you can add a can of drained pineapple tidbits.
- Don’t have leftover hot dogs on hand? You can use canned spam. Just slice it, then chop it, and sauté until lightly crisped. Set it aside, and proceed with the recipe as written.
- For best results use COLD steamed white rice.
Other Recipes Using Leftover Hot Dogs
This hot dog fried rice is a quick and easy dish that uses up leftover hot dogs, and makes a tasty lunch or light supper.
Don’t be surprised when it’s a hit with both the kids and adults!
Looking for other recipes that use leftover hot dogs?
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Hot Dog Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 3 leftover grilled hot dogs slice in half lengthwise, then into thin slices
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 1 small yellow onion peeled & diced
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 3 cups cold steamed white rice
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup frozen peas & carrots
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 green onion thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Add the butter to a large skillet set over medium heat. When the butter's melted, add the onions- stirring often until tender.3 tbsp salted butter, 1 small yellow onion
- Add the garlic to the skillet, stirring to combine, and let it cook for 30-60 seconds- just until fragrant.3 tsp minced garlic
- Add both the sesame oil and the rice to the skillet, stirring together to combine. Cook, stirring often, for 3-5 minutes.2 tbsp sesame oil, 3 cups cold steamed white rice
- Push the rice to one side of the skillet, pour the eggs into the clear side of the skillet, and scramble. Once cooked through, stir them into the rice mixture.2 large eggs
- Add the peas and carrots, hot dogs, and the soy sauce- stirring until combined and the peas and carrots are heated through.1 cup frozen peas & carrots, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 leftover grilled hot dogs
- Serve warm, topped with sliced green onions.1 green onion
Notes
- If you want to add more citrus flavor to this recipe, you can add a can of drained pineapple tidbits.
- Don't have leftover hot dogs on hand? You can use canned spam. Just slice it, then chop it, and sauté until lightly crisped. Set it aside, and proceed with the recipe as written.
- For best results use COLD steamed white rice.
Nutrition
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