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Circle K hot dog with spicy mustard

Name: I Tried 4 Popular Gas Station Hot Dogs

Summary: A taste test and review of four popular gas station hot dogs from 7-Eleven, QuikTrip, Speedway, and Circle K — ranked by flavor, texture, toppings, and value.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients Varies by Gas Station, Based on Standard Options
  • Hot Dogs 1 each:
  • 7- Eleven Big Bite®
  • QuikTrip All-Beef Hot Dog
  • Speedway Classic Hot Dog
  • Circle K All-Beef Hot Dog
  • Hot Dog Buns 1 per dog
  • Standard Toppings choose any or all:
  • Yellow mustard
  • Spicy brown mustard
  • Ketchup
  • Pickle relish
  • Diced onions
  • Sauerkraut
  • Jalapeño slices
  • Nacho cheese
  • Sriracha mayo
  • BBQ sauce
  • Crushed red pepper

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Paper food trays or napkins
  • Hot dog roller grill or microwave (if recreating)
  • Condiment dispensers or squeeze bottles
  • Tongs for serving

Method
 

  1. Instructions
  2. Visit each gas station and purchase a freshly prepared hot dog from the roller grill.
  3. Choose the all-beef version at each location if available for best quality.
  4. Head to the toppings bar and add your preferred condiments and extras.
  5. Place the hot dog in a paper tray or wrapper.
  6. Taste and evaluate based on flavor, texture, and toppings.
  7. Rank each one from 1 to 10 and compare.

Notes

Notes
Best to visit locations during peak lunch or dinner hours for freshness.
Toppings may vary by location and region.
Always check the freshness of the buns and rotation times on the grill.
For a DIY version, you can purchase branded dogs like 7-Eleven’s Big Bite frozen and prepare at home.