The Five Most Bizarre MLB Ballpark Foods of 2017

Sunrise Dog—Kansas City Royals (Kauffman Stadium)

I once knew a couple who ate fried eggs with every meal. No matter what was on the menu, they would “flop a fried egg on it.” French toast for breakfast? Flop a fried egg on it. A turkey sandwich for lunch? Flop a fried egg on it. Macaroni and cheese for dinner? Flop a fried egg on it. They couldn’t have a meal without flopping a fried egg on it.

At Kansas City’s Kauffman Stadium this year, you can get the Sunrise Dog, which is a jumbo hot dog with bacon, cheddar cheese, white sausage gravy, and a fried egg flopped on it. They could have gone with the name Cholesterol Dog, but Sunrise Dog sounds healthier. Also, the yolks in the fried eggs do look like miniature suns.

While the Sunrise Dog might tickle the taste buds, I imagine it would be a messy experience. A fried egg looks nice right up until you bite into it and the yolk starts running, mixing with the cheddar cheese and gravy that will undoubtedly drip down your arm if you try to eat it by hand. This one requires a plate and a fork if you don’t like to get your hands messy when you eat. Of course, if you’re eating a Sunrise Dog, perhaps messy hands aren’t a concern of yours.