Celebrated chef, rancher, and YouTuber — there isn't much that Cowboy Kent Rollins can't do. From his background in family farming to the hallowed halls of Food Network, Rollins has made a name for himself with simple yet delicious comfort foods cooked in the great outdoors. The cowboy chef's recipes include prime rib, corned beef hash, and old-fashioned hand pies. Rollins also offers a line of seasonings and sauces. As for what the culinary cowboy eats in his daily life, there is one quick and tempting item among his many homemade masterpieces. 

In an interview with Taste of Home, Rollins admits that he enjoys Costco's tasty and economical hot dog. Between his many public appearances and filming episodes of "Cast Iron Cowboy," currently airing on the Outdoor Channel, Rollins prefers speedy options when on the go. Costco's $1.50 hot dog definitely fits the bill, as it's easily accessible, with more than 600 locations spread out over most of the country. (The only states without Costco stores are Wyoming, Rhode Island, and West Virginia.) It should be noted that the hard-working country cook isn't picky when it comes to food, telling Taste of Home, "Whether it's a frozen burrito from the cold case or a piece of pizza that's been there for two weeks, you just go for it."

What makes Costco's humble hot dog so spectacular?

A Costco hot dog wrapped in aluminum foil sitting on a table in the food court

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When Kent Rollins isn't enjoying one of Costco's famous hot dogs, the rugged chef might grill one up on his own. Rollins even has a recipe for homemade chili cheese dogs that he prepares on his outdoor grill. While Costco never included an official chili cheese dog on its food court menu, the store's deli once offered premade chili (which an enterprising shopper could have conceivably added to their food court dog). Costco members were ambivalent about the chili, primarily due to the presence of beans in the recipe, which is a surprisingly controversial issue. For what it's worth, Rollins' chili recipe lacks beans. 

Unlike the store's dubious chili, Costco certainly hit it out of the park when it comes to hot dogs. You can attribute their deliciousness to the fact that Costco manufactures its dogs in-house, allowing for more rigorous quality control. These dogs are also quite plump and possess the pleasing snappiness that is non-negotiable for glizzy fanatics. Game recognizes game, as they say, so it stands to reason that a seasoned chef like Rollins would appreciate the culinary achievement that is a Costco hot dog.