Teach Hot Dogs New Tricks with 3 Turkey Frank Recipes

Students love hot dogs, but they don’t have to always live under ketchup and mustard. These turkey frank recipes add fun twists using tangy pineapple, warm tortillas and zesty seasonings to keep your menu delightfully surprising—and even open the door for students who don’t eat beef or pork.

On top of all that, these turkey franks have reduced sodium¹ and are naturally cured with no nitrates², giving them a better nutritional profile than traditional dogs.

Hawaiian Hotdog with Pineapple Salsa

Bring the beach vibes to the cafeteria with a sweet, tangy pineapple salsa and a creamy topping sauce with a kick.

You’ll need these:

JENNIE-O^® Reduced Sodium Uncured Frank

Whole grain hotdog bun

Salsa: pineapple tidbits, red onion, cilantro, lime juice

Spicy cream sauce: plain yogurt, sriracha

Serve the sauce separate to let your students add as much or as little as they’d like.

Hot Dog Taquito with Corn Chips

Start a fiesta on every tray with a Mexican-inspired taquito lineup using thick turkey franks, unquestionably tempting dipping sauces, and a side of tortilla chips.

You’ll need these:

JENNIE-O® Reduced Sodium Uncured Frank

Whole grain tortilla

Shredded cheddar cheese

Whole grain corn chips

Sauces

Entice with extra flavor via a side of salsa, guacamole, sour cream or queso cheese sauce.

Sheet Pan Frank with Roasted Veggies

Well balanced and filling, this kielbasa-inspired recipe is seasoned, savory and soooo tasty.

You’ll need these:

JENNIE-O® Reduced Sodium Uncured Frank

Red potatoes

Carrots

Pepper and onion blend

Garlic and onion powders

Italian herb seasoning, paprika and black pepper

Whole grain dinner roll

Love these turkey frank recipes? Frankly, we agree. If you need any other ideas about how to excite your menu, reach out to your sales rep.

¹ 60% less sodium than our regular turkey franks, sodum reduced from 700mg to 260mg per serving
² except those naturally found in celery juice

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Teach Hot Dogs New Tricks with 3 Turkey Frank Recipes

Hawaiian Hotdog with Pineapple Salsa

You’ll need these:

Serve the sauce separate to let your students add as much or as little as they’d like.

Hot Dog Taquito with Corn Chips

You’ll need these:

Entice with extra flavor via a side of salsa, guacamole, sour cream or queso cheese sauce.

Sheet Pan Frank with Roasted Veggies

You’ll need these:

Love these turkey frank recipes? Frankly, we agree. If you need any other ideas about how to excite your menu, reach out to your sales rep.

Talking Turkey

Talking Turkey

Teach Hot Dogs New Tricks with 3 Turkey Frank Recipes​

Hawaiian Hotdog with Pineapple Salsa

You’ll need these:

Serve the sauce separate to let your students add as much or as little as they’d like.

Hot Dog Taquito with Corn Chips

You’ll need these:

Entice with extra flavor via a side of salsa, guacamole, sour cream or queso cheese sauce.

Sheet Pan Frank with Roasted Veggies

You’ll need these:

Love these turkey frank recipes? Frankly, we agree. If you need any other ideas about how to excite your menu, reach out to your sales rep.

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Teach Hot Dogs New Tricks with 3 Turkey Frank Recipes