Better Dog Recipes

Prep time: 10 minutes 

Cook time: 20 minutes 

Difficulty: Easy

• 8 flour or corn tortillas
• 1 cup vegan cheddar 
• 1 cup vegan mozzarella 
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced 
• 1 jalapeno, minced 
• 1 tbsp paprika 
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp garlic powder 
• 2 tsp onion powder 
• 1 cup Better Balance Cheese Sauce 
• 4 Better Balance Hot Dogs 
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil 
• ¼ cup plant-based Sour Cream (optional) 
• ¼ cup pico (optional)

1. Top a tortilla with cheese, minced jalapeno, shredded cheeses and seasonings.
2. Spread 1-2 tbsp of Better Balance Cheese Sauce on the top of the quesadilla and set a hotdog at one end (in the cheese sauce).
3. Roll up the quesadilla around the hotdog. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
4. Repeat with remaining ingredients. 
5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. 
6. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the outside of the quesadilla is slightly browned, the cheese is melted and the hot dog is warmed through. 
7. Serve with a drizzle of plant-based sour cream and pico.

Prep time: 5 minutes 

Cook time: 10 minutes 

Difficulty: Easy

• 4 Better Balance Hot Dogs
• 6-8 large pieces of romaine lettuce, washed 
• ½ cup Better Balance Ranch Dressing 
• Toppings (your choice!)

1. Grill or saute hot dogs.
2. Place in romaine leaves.
3. Top with Better Balance Ranch Dressing and/or desired toppings!

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes 

Difficulty: Easy

• 1 tube refrigerated crescent dough
• 4 oz vegan cream cheese, softened 
• 4 oz plant-based Sour Cream 
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika 
• 1 ½ cup vegan cheddar 
• 8 jalapenos, seeds removed and halved 
• 6 each Better Balance Hot Dogs, sliced into 2” pieces

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice crescent rolls longwise into thirds.
3. Combine the cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cheddar, and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the crescent dough then place a sliver of jalapeno and half a hot dog piece inside and roll up. 
5. Transfer poppers to a baking sheet and brush with melted vegan butter or olive oil.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until poppers are browned.