WW Baked Hot Dogs in the Oven

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The WW Baked Hot Dogs in the Oven is a comforting meal. This recipe contains 14 grams of protein and 230 calories per serving. Takes 35 minutes to prepare this dish. We made these hot dogs with onion, butter, black pepper, mustard, paprika, ketchup, water, vinegar, hot dogs, and Worcestershire sauce. You may pair this recipe with garden salad, grilled zucchini, baked potato wedges, roasted broccoli, air-fried green beans, macaroni salad, or roasted bell peppers. Store these WW Baked Hot Dogs in the Oven for four days in the refrigerator.

STATS:

  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 35 minutes
  • Course: Main
  • Serving size: 3 hot dogs with sauce
  • Cooking time: 25 minutes
  • Serving: 4
  • Calories: 230 calories
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large skillet
  • Measuring spoons
  • Baking pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Basting spoon

INGREDIENTS:

  • Half cup chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp light butter
  • Half tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp prepared mustard
  • Half cup ketchup
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • T Quarter cup vinegar
  • 4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Half cup water
  • 12 reduced-fat hot dogs

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ONION:

  • It gives a natural savory taste and sweetness in the sauce when we cook it. Cooking the onions makes them soft and fragrant. You may use finely chopped shallots as per your preference.

LIGHT BUTTER:

  • This butter cooks the onion and makes the sauce smooth. You may use cooking spray for a lighter substitute.

PREPARED MUSTARD:

  • It gives tanginess and deeper taste to the sauce. This mustard is good to include because it pairs well with hot dogs. You may use Dijon mustard as an alternative.

KETCHUP:

  • This makes the base of the sauce and includes sweetness in the recipe. We use it to provide moisture and tomato taste to the hot dogs. You may use reduced-sugar ketchup as a substitute.

REDUCED-FAT HOT DOGS:

  • They provide the main protein and keep the dish lighter. You may use turkey hot dogs as another idea.

WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE:

  • It includes savory and umami-rich flavor in the hot dogs. Using a small amount of this sauce gives a lot of taste in the recipe. You may use low-sodium soy sauce as an alternative.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, preheat the oven to 350°F and warm the butter on medium flame.
  2. Cook onion for 5 minutes, then stir in black pepper, paprika, water, mustard, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Gently boil the sauce and cook it for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Cut 3-inch slits in the hot dogs, but do not cut all the way through.
  5. Put the hot dogs in the pan with the slit side up and pour sauce evenly on them.
  6. Bake them for 25 minutes and keep adding sauce while baking.
  7. Lastly, take the hot dogs from the oven and cool slightly, then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

CLASSIC SIDES:

  • Whole-Wheat Hot Dog Buns
  • Light Coleslaw
  • Baked Potato Wedges
  • Corn on the Cob

SALADS:

  • Garden Salad
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Classic Green Salad
  • Carrot Raisin Salad

VEGETABLE SIDES:

  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Air-Fryer Green Beans
  • Grilled Zucchini
  • Roasted Bell Peppers

COMFORT SIDES:

  • Light Potato Salad
  • Baked Sweet Potato Fries
  • WW Macaroni Salad
  • Creamy Cucumber Salad

TIPS:

  • Avoid cutting the slits too deeply so the hot dogs do not fall apart.
  • Include the sauce while baking the hot dogs for better taste.
  • Serve the hot dogs warm for best taste and cover with sauce.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put these hot dogs in the container and store for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the hot dogs and sauce for two months in the container.

FAQs:

Can I include turkey hot dogs?

  • Yes, turkey hot dogs are good to use as a lighter substitute.

How can I make this dish lighter?

  • You may replace butter with cooking spray to cook onion for a lighter meal.

Can I make these hot dogs earlier?

  • Yes, you may refrigerate the sauce and hot dogs, then bake when you need to serve.

How to reduce the tangy taste of the sauce?

  • You may reduce the amount of vinegar if you want more mild and sweet sauce.

Can I include sugar-free ketchup in this recipe?

  • Yes, you may add sugar-free or reduced-sugar ketchup for less sweetness.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 230 kcal

Net carbs: 8 g

Iron: 2 g

Total carbs: 10 g

Vitamin A: 420 IU

Fiber: 1 g

Calcium: 35 g

Protein: 14 g

Sodium: 850 mg

Potassium: 230 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 7 Points