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Crock Pot Hot Dogs are so easy and perfect for parties and to feed a crowd. The slow cooker does all of the work and the hot dogs stay warm.
Everyone loves a good hot dog but what do you do if you need a lot all at once? I tried making Crock Pot Hot Dogs and they were a huge hit. You can adjust the number but I was able to get 52 in my 6 quart slow cooker. Hot dogs in the slow cooker has been a game changer for summer parties.
Whether you are having a graduation party, backyard BBQ or family reunions, the slow cooker is the easiest way to make a ton of hot dogs at once.
I just love this method because not only does the slow cooker do all of the work but they stay warm until you are ready to enjoy. It is a win all around.
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What size hot dogs?
What size hot dogs to use really depends on the size of your crock pot. I have found that the regular size hot dogs fit in most traditional oval crock pots.
If you have a taller crock pot, you can use the Hebrew or bun length hot dogs.
If you find that your hot dogs do not fit length-wise in your crock pot, you can lay them down in the crock pot as well.
Are Crock Pot Hot Dogs good?
Yes, our family loves them and perfect for a large crowd. The crock pot cooks them to perfection and keeps them warm until we are ready to eat.
Ingredients
- 52 Hot Dogs – This is how many we were able to fit in a 4 quart slow cooker. Just fill out your slow cooker with hot dogs.
Scroll to the bottom for the recipe card.
How to Cook Hot Dogs in Crock Pot
- Step 1 – Place the hot dogs in the crock pot. We used a 6 quarter crock pot but you can use a larger crock pot as well. We put them in vertically and you can put however many you would like.
- Step 2 – Do not add water to the crock pot.
- Step 3 – Cook on high for 2-3 hours until all the hot dogs are warmed and cooked through.
- Step 4 – Then switch the crock pot to low to keep the hot dogs warm. This is great for parties.
Should I add water?
No! There isn’t any need to add water. In fact, doing so will change the texture of the hot dogs. You definitely do NOT want to add water.
The hot dogs release enough moisture to cook the hot dogs so adding more is not needed.
Hot Dog Toppings
This is the absolute best hot dog chili recipe and it is super easy. We also love this coleslaw recipe for the hot dogs. Skip the store bought stuff and make your own chili and slaw. You can’t go wrong with these delicious toppings.
Some of our favorite Hot Dog Toppins
- Homemade ketchup
- Homemade Pickle Relish
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Red Onions
- Pickles
- Cheese
- Homemade BBQ Sauce
- Mexican Cheese Dip
- Jalapenos Peppers
- Sauerkraut
- Pepperoncini
- Diced Avocados
- Pico de Gallo
Serving Suggestions
- Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
- Traditional Potato Salad Recipe
- Crock Pot Hot Dog Chili Recipe
- Easy Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe
- See The Best Side Dishes for Hot Dogs for more easy side dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can easily store unopened hot dogs in the refrigerator until the expiration date or freeze for up to 3 months. Once the hot dogs have been opened, store them in an air tight container or bag for up to 5 days.
Leftover cooked hot dogs can be refrigerated for up to 4-5 days in an airtight container. They can also be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Then switch the crock pot to low to keep them warm. The warm setting is perfect for parties! Once on the warm setting, they are good until you are ready to serve for up to 3 hours.
Cook on high for 2-3 hours until all the hot dogs are warmed and cooked through. Cooking hot dogs in the slow cooker for the best hot dogs and easy meal idea.
More Hot Dog Recipes
- How to Grill Hot Dogs – perfectly everytime
- How to Boil Hot Dogs
- Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs
- Air Fryer Hot Dogs
More Easy Side Dish Ideas
If you make Crock Pot Hot Dogs, make sure to leave us a comment. We love hearing from you.
Crock Pot Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 52 Hot Dogs (This is how many we were able to fit in a 6 quart crock pot. Fill yours up!)
Instructions
- Place the hot dogs in the crock pot. We used a 6 quarter crock pot but you can use a larger crock pot as well. We put them in vertically and put however many you would like.
- Do NOT add water to the crock pot.
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours until all the hot dogs are warmed and cooked through.
- Then switch the crock pot to low to keep the hot dogs warm. This is great for parties!
We fixed these for a birthday and everyone loved them