Hotdogs topped with cheddar and sautéed apples, BLT hot dogs, and bacon-wrapped hot dogs with avocado; for these and more ways to dress up your dogs, check out our Food & Wine guide to hotdogs.

But those looking to join in on the hot dog hullabaloo with a simple yet elevated dish should reach for a bag of frozen dinner roll dough and make some pretzel dogs instead. No need to run to ...