Mini Grilled Hot Dog Sliders

Ingredients:

• Mini Hot Dogs:
  • 12 mini hot dogs (or cocktail sausages)
  • 12 small slider buns or dinner rolls
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
• Toppings:
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mustard
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup relish
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup sliced pickles
  • 1/2 cup sauerkraut (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Grill:
   • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Prepare the Hot Dogs:
   • In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
   • Brush the mini hot dogs with the olive oil mixture.
3. Grill the Hot Dogs:
   • Place the mini hot dogs on the grill. Grill for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned and have grill marks.
4. Prepare the Slider Buns:
   • While the hot dogs are grilling, you can prepare the slider buns. If you like, you can lightly toast the buns on the grill for a minute or two, cut side down, until they are golden brown.
5. Assemble the Sliders:
   • Place each grilled mini hot dog into a slider bun.
   • Top with your choice of condiments and toppings. You can use mustard, ketchup, relish, chopped onions, shredded lettuce, sliced pickles, and sauerkraut.
6. Serve:
   • Arrange the sliders on a platter and serve immediately.