The best thing about hot dogs is that they're so easy to make! You can throw them on the grill for a or whip them up in the for a quick (and snappy) snack. And when you're hosting a big , there's nothing better than a spread of and . In fact, you can even set up a hot dog bar with all your favorite hot dog toppings! Get ready to hear the "oohs" and "ahhs" from your friends and family when they see a table filled with tasty condiments for a DIY build-your-own hot dog station. To get you started, all you need are some bowls and platters filled with both traditional and unique topping ideas. Of course, you can't go wrong with

and mustard, but there are so many more ideas to consider. Try spicy relish, homemade cheez whiz, quick garlic pickles, or even crispy onion rings. You can pick-and-choose the combo that's right for you.

Then again, you can always dress up your hot dog based on classic regional combinations. Street-cart hot dogs in New York City are often served with yellow mustard and . If you're in Chicago, you might like your dogs "dragged through the garden," which means they're topped with a pile of tomatoes and onions along with some pickles, relish, mustard, and celery salt (ketchup is majorly frowned upon out there). Sonoran-style hot dogs in the Southwest are wrapped in bacon, then topped with beans, onions, peppers, tomatoes, , and cheese. And in West Virginia, Cincinnati, and Texas, they all go big on . But there's no need to stick to your usual regional hot dog toppings—the possibilities are endless!