Grilling this summer? Round hot dog patties are the latest BBQ craze — and they’re on sale
Let’s be frank: With a juicy flavor and more room for toppings, these flat weiners are sure to be the talk of your warm-weather get-togethers.
Ellie Conley
Updated Tue, June 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM UTC
I have a debate with my friends every summer: Is a hot dog a sandwich? No? Well, does your answer change if the hot dog is in the shape of a hamburger patty and served on a bun? Yes, it’s a thing and it’s destined to be the talk of your upcoming barbecues. Rastelli’s hot dog patties are essentially flat frankfurters, and they’re either genius or gross — depending on who you ask. If you want to try this novelty delicacy for yourself (and I highly suggest you do), they’re currently on sale at QVC leading up to the first official day of summer.
QVCRastelli’s 3.5-oz Round Dog Hot Dog Patties, 12-Pack$60$65Save $5Just look at all the mustard you can pile on to these babies. Oh, and you now only have to purchase one type of bun — the benefits of the legendary round are endless. $60 at QVC
Why is this a good deal? 💰
Sure, they’re a little pricier than your average hot dog, but you can get a 12-pack or 24-pack at QVC for nearly 10% off. Right now, the 12-pack is on sale for $60, while the 24-pack is down to $100. Oh yeah, and shipping is free.
New to QVC? Score an extra $20 off your first $40 order with code WELCOME20. And if you don’t want to pay it all in one go, take advantage of QVC’s Easy Pay offer and have your items ship right away, while you pay for them in interest-free monthly installments.
Why do I need these? 🤔
Rastelli’s, a New Jersey-based butcher, launched its famous hot dog patties a few years ago. It claims that the flatter surface is better at holding condiments and the outer, scalloped ridges allow for more caramelization on the grill — all of which is true. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve piled on the hot dog toppings only for half of them to fall out of the bun by the time I’m done eating. But with a burger bun, it’s a lot easier to hold your sandwich (er, hot dog?) together.
“We set out to improve the hot dog,” Rastelli’s told Fox News in 2021 when these babies first went viral. “Like many people, our customers were accustomed to slicing their hot dog down the middle before grilling to increase surface area for caramelization and flavor — so when the really busy moms and dads asked if we had any pre-sliced hot dogs, we started thinking.”
Now, you may want to compare the hot dog patties to bologna, which is essentially thinly sliced hot dog meat. But these hot dog rounds are made with beef and all-white meat chicken breast, and they’re free from added hormones, steroids, nitrates, nitrites, artificial preservatives, MSG, trans fats and gluten, the brand says.
The hot dogs come fully cooked, but vacuum-sealed in packs of four and frozen with a bit of dry ice. You can toss them on the grill or air-fry them at 400°F for six minutes. However, if you want to try them, you should move quickly. Last summer, they sold out!
Delicious and a great conversation starter? Yes, please. (QVC)
What reviewers say 💬
Hot dog rounds are the perfect cookout dish for freaking out your family and friends — and then impressing them upon their first bite. One reviewer even called them the “best hot dog ever.”
Pros 👍
“They taste like the old-fashioned dogs from my youth! Flavorful, without the overly salty taste of today’s grocery store dogs,” a five-star reviewer wrote.
This home chef agreed: “The quality of the meat is amazing. The unique patty shape makes it easy to serve either with burger buns or rye bread (my favorite). Don’t be fooled by the shape. These are 100% hot dogs.”
Some super fans have been buying them on repeat. Said one: “We’ve ordered these round dogs several times and they’re delicious! They are