Cheesy Bacon Ultimate Dogs

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Cheesy Bacon Ultimate Dogs
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 27, 2023

This recipe takes hot dogs to a whole new level of deliciousness. These Cheesy Bacon Ultimate Dogs are filled with gooey cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon, and topped with your favorite toppings. Perfect for grilling up at summer parties or enjoying as a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 8 hot dogs
  • 8 hot dog buns
  • 8 slices of cheddar cheese
  • 16 slices of bacon
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped pickles
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup mustard
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Directions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium heat.
  2. Slice each hot dog lengthwise, but not all the way through, creating a pocket to hold the cheese.
  3. Place a slice of cheddar cheese inside each pocket of the hot dogs.
  4. Wrap each hot dog with 2 slices of bacon, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
  5. Grill the wrapped hot dogs for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is melted.
  6. While the hot dogs are grilling, prepare the toppings. In separate bowls, place the diced onions, diced tomatoes, and chopped pickles.
  7. To serve, place each grilled hot dog in a bun and top with desired toppings – onions, tomatoes, pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.
  8. Enjoy the Cheesy Bacon Ultimate Dogs while they are still hot.

Interesting Facts

  • Hot dogs are one of America's favorite foods, with over 20 billion consumed each year.
  • The average American eats 60 hot dogs per year.
  • Americans love to top their hot dogs with a variety of condiments and toppings, ranging from classic mustard and ketchup to more unique combinations like mac and cheese or coleslaw.