Hot dogs made in the crock pot is a game-changer dinner when you need to make a lot of food for a lot of people. We have used this trick for birthday parties, BBQs, potlucks, family reunions, and summer pool party in the backyard and it works like a charm.
We love recipes where the slow cooker does all of the work for you and this one does just that. It makes any get together so much easier!
Why We Love It:
- Feed a large group. Use this easy dinner idea to make as few or as many as you need. It’s a tasty dinner idea for kids or adults!
- Crazy easy. Simply fill the crock pot and heat! This easy meal requires minimal effort and has a quick prep time.
- Keep it warm. Leave the hot dogs in the slow cooker on the warm setting until ready to serve.
Table of Contents
Ingredients
- 48 hot dogs – I recommend regular-length all beef hot dogs as they fit best in most standard slow cookers.
How to Cook Hotdogs in a Crockpot
- HEAT. Place 48 hot dogs in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on HIGH for 2 hours or on LOW for 3-4 hours.
- Then turn to the WARM setting while serving.
- There’s no need to add water! The moisture released by the hot dogs will be enough.
Complete The Meal
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Homemade Potato Salad
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Desserts
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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
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Cheesecake Fruit Salad
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Hot Dogs in Crock Pot
Hot dogs in crock pot are the easiest way to make hot dogs for a crowd! They're perfect for your summer potluck needs.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 48 hot dogs
Instructions
- Place in slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 2 hours or on LOW for 3-4 hours. Keep slow cooker on warm to get hot dogs warm for a party.
Notes
Recipe Tips.
- When placed vertically, a 4-quart crock pot can hold about 48 regular-length hot dogs. A 6-quart pot should hold about 64 regular-length hot dogs.
- Bun-length dogs that are too tall can be placed horizontally, but fewer will fit.
- Once the hot dogs are heated up, switch the setting to warm. The hot dogs can stay warm for up to 3 hours.
- Aside from ketchup and mustard, I like to provide pickle relish, jalapeno, onions, and chili to make chili dogs.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 308mg, Potassium: 66mg, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
How many hot dogs will fit in a crockpot?
- When placed vertically, a 4-quart crock pot can hold about 48 regular-length hot dogs. A 6-quart pot should hold about 64 regular-length hot dogs.
- Bun-length dogs that are too tall can be placed horizontally.
Can I keep the hot dogs warm in the crock pot?
- Once the hot dogs are heated up switch the setting to warm. The hot dogs can stay warm for up to 3 hours.
BEST toppings FOR hot dogs?
- Best Chili Recipe, Bacon in the oven
- pickle relish, sliced tomatoes, avocadoes, minced/fried onions, sauerkraut, Easy Coleslaw, diced white onions, or red onions
- mayonnaise, BBQ Sauce
- jalapeno slices, hot peppers, pepperoncini, Pico de Gallo Recipe
- shredded cheese
How to store hot dogs?
- Store uncooked hot dogs. Once the package has been opened, keep the remaining hot dogs in a Ziploc bag in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
This is brilliant! It is a convenient way to satisfy my family! I also use this method every time the kids bring their friends or classmates at home!
Thank you for sharing this! My son wanted hot dogs for his party and our grill broke- this was perfect!
This is by far the best method to cook hotdogs! Hot Dogs in a Crock Pot Is a great way to keep the hotdogs warm and it’s the easiest way to cook a lot of hotdogs in one batch!
Perfect! I love using my slow cooker for as much as I can and this is an awesome way to keep the hot dogs warm. I use my air fryer to toast the buns. YUM!
how do you use the slow cooker to warm the hot dog buns
I don’t warm up the buns in the slow cooker, just the hot dogs. If you like the buns warmed up, I’d recommend a quick warm up in the oven.
Absolutely delicious
OMGoodness! Love love love this party tip. I love hots – raw or cooked – game changer for a potluck pleaser. Thanks.
You’re welcome!
love making my hot dogs this way
I absolutely love preparing my hot dogs this way when having a large family gathering. So easy to do and while the hot dogs are in the crockpot doing their thing, a person can be doing other things
We sure do enjoy your recipes, so Thank You
I’ve always been told to add water when you cook hotdogs in crockpot. Can’t wait to try this way. We usually do crockpot hotdogs couple times a year with chili and cheese.
So easy and loved by all
Super delicious!!!must try
This truly is the easiest way to serve a crowd.
They are so good especially with Costco hot dogs. Easy to do put in the crockpot and do what you need to do in the house or outside.
What about cooking a package of 8 hotdogs in crockpot.
I would still follow the same instructions. It may not take as long to heat up since there aren’t as many, so just keep an eye on it.
I’m always preparing for a crowd; this is much better than microwaving. Thank you.
You are welcome! I hope this helps with feeding a crowd at your next get together. 🙂
Simple but game changer. We did this for a Birthday party and it freed up a whole lot of time for me to tend to other things.