Ingredients

• 4 franks
• 2 tablespoons McCormick grill seasoning
• 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 small onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped chipotle chile in adobo, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
• salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 hot dog buns

Instructions

1. Preheat the broiler.

2. Make a slit lengthwise down each frank, being careful not to cut all the way through.

3. Place the grill seasoning and franks in a plastic bag; shake to coat.

4. Place the franks on a baking sheet and stuff each with 2 or 3 strips of cheese.

5. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until softened and golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the brown sugar, chipotle, adobo sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.

6. Butter the insides of the buns and place up on the baking sheet with the franks. Broil until the cheese melts and the buns are toasted, 3 to 5 minutes.

7. Assemble the hot dogs and top with the caramelized onions.