OK…what’s your sporting pleasure this weekend? World Series? Notre Dame football? Pro football in London?

Clearly, there’s too much going on to spend a lot of time in the kitchen getting the eats together. But, never fear… that’s where Mama can help.

These Rueben Dogs are a deliciously easy twist on an old deli favorite. In this case, instead of corned beef, we’re using hot dogs, but keeping the sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing and Swiss cheese… maybe.

What’s great about this recipe is that you can make it as “healthy” as you like by making these substitutions:

• Low or no-nitrate beef, turkey, chicken or tofu hot dogs instead of pork hot dogs.

• Whole wheat, light or gluten-free buns in place of white buns.

• Yogurt-based Thousand Island dressing or reduced-fat Thousand Island dressing instead of regular Thousand Island dressing.

• Fresh or organic sauerkraut instead of canned sauerkraut.

• Reduced fat Swiss cheese in place of regular Swiss cheese.

But, honestly, I’m kinda with GP on this one. These sports-filled weekends only come around once (okay, maybe twice) a year… so you might as well get the most enjoyment out of what you’re eating. Enjoy the Rueben Dog the way you really want to… and promise yourself that you’ll eat healthier the minute the Chicago Cubs make the World Series!!

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