Steps

• Step 1

  When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 450°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal results, set to 500˚F if available.

  00:15

  500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

• Step 2

  Place the onion slices, jalapeños, and franks directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook the jalapeños and onions for 4 minutes or until lightly browned and tender. Cook the franks for 8-10 minutes, flipping once until lightly browned and warmed through.

  00:10

  500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • 1 Medium yellow onion, sliced 3/4-inch-thick

  • 2 Whole jalapeños

  • 4 Whole frankfurters, such as Olympia Provisions

• Step 3

  Remove the onions and jalapeños from the grill. Coarsely chop the onions and jalapeños, removing the seeds from he jalapeños depending on desired spice level. Toss with kosher salt.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Teaspoon kosher salt

• Step 4

  Remove the franks from the grill. Smear cream cheese on each hot dog bun. Top with frank, then the onion-jalapeño mixture, and yellow mustard. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  • 8 Ounce cream cheese, room temperature

  • 4  hot dog buns

  •  yellow mustard, for serving