Completo Italiano: Gourmet Sausage Hot Dogs with Avocado, Tomato, and Mayonnaise Recipe
The Completo Italiano is a popular Chilean-style hot dog known for its fresh and vibrant toppings. This recipe features soft hot dog buns filled with juicy beef or pork sausages and topped with a creamy avocado spread, diced tomatoes, mayonnaise, and optional sauerkraut or coriander for a delightful mix of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Chilean
Ingredients
Scale
Sausages and Buns
- 4 hot dog buns (soft, slightly larger style)
- 4 beef or pork sausages (about 400 g / 14 oz)
Avocado Spread
- 2 ripe avocados (about 300 g / 10.5 oz), mashed
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (15 ml)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil (15–30 ml)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 1 medium tomato (150 g / 5 oz), finely diced
- ½ small onion (optional), finely chopped
- Mayonnaise (about 120 g / 4 oz, piped generously)
- Optional: sauerkraut or coriander
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado spread: In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until creamy but still slightly chunky. This will provide a fresh and tangy base for your Completo Italiano.
- Cook the sausages: Grill or pan-fry the beef or pork sausages over medium heat until they are cooked through and nicely browned on the outside, about 10-12 minutes. Turn them regularly to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the toppings: While the sausages are cooking, finely dice the tomato and chop the onion if using. Set aside.
- Warm the buns: Lightly toast or warm the hot dog buns, either in an oven or on a skillet, to enhance their texture and flavor.
- Assemble the Completo Italiano: Place one cooked sausage in each bun. Spread a generous amount of the avocado mixture on top. Add the diced tomatoes and onions. Pipe mayonnaise generously over the toppings. Add optional sauerkraut or coriander according to preference.
- Serve immediately: Serve the Completo Italiano while warm to enjoy the perfect blend of savory sausage, creamy avocado, fresh tomato, and rich mayonnaise.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados to ensure a creamy and smooth spread.
- If you prefer, substitute mayonnaise with a vegan alternative for a dairy-free version.
- Sauerkraut adds a pleasing tang and crunch but is optional based on taste preferences.
- For extra flavor, grill the sausages rather than pan-frying.
- Serve immediately after assembling to prevent the bun from becoming soggy.