12 easy ways to make your hot dogs better using things you already have in your kitchen

Pickled onions and other toppings can seriously elevate your hot dogs.Claudia Totir/Getty Images

• Hot dogs are one of the easiest and most delicious cookout foods loved by Americans nationwide.
• However, when it comes to prepping your hot dogs this Fourth of July, you don't have to stick with the standard mustard, ketchup, and relish for toppings.
• Sautéed mushrooms, bacon bits, and guacamole are just a few easy additions, and you probably already have the ingredients in your kitchen.

Fourth of July is famous for fireworks, hanging at the beach, and enjoying burgers and hot dogs fresh off the grill.

However, when it comes to picking hot dog toppings, many Americans still choose to stick with the same mustard, ketchup, and relish year after year — despite the fact that there are tons more delicious, inventive toppings and prep methods out there.

Here are 12 ways to make your hot dogs better using things you have in your kitchen.