Delicious Bacon-Wrapped Cheese Dogs

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Delicious Bacon-Wrapped Cheese Dogs
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on October 13, 2023

Indulge in the irresistible combination of juicy hot dogs wrapped in bacon, stuffed with gooey cheese, and grilled to perfection. These killer bacon cheese dogs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any backyard barbecue or game day gathering. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily whip up this flavorful and satisfying dish in no time. Get ready to savor the explosive flavors of crispy bacon, melty cheese, and savory hot dogs all in one bite!

Ingredients

  • 6 hot dog buns
  • 6 beef hot dogs
  • 6 slices of bacon
  • 6 slices of cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup of diced onions
  • 1/4 cup of diced pickles
  • 1/4 cup of ketchup
  • 1/4 cup of mustard
  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium heat.
  2. Wrap each hot dog with a slice of bacon, securing it with toothpicks if needed.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the wrapped hot dogs and cook until the bacon is crispy, turning occasionally for even cooking.
  4. Remove the toothpicks from the hot dogs and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
  5. While the hot dogs are cooking, lightly toast the buns on the grill.
  6. Once the hot dogs are cooked, remove them from the skillet and place a slice of cheddar cheese on each hot dog. Allow the residual heat to melt the cheese.
  7. Place the cheesy hot dogs in the toasted buns and top with diced onions and pickles.
  8. Drizzle ketchup and mustard over the hot dogs.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Bacon-wrapped hot dogs, also known as 'danger dogs,' are a popular street food in Los Angeles.
  • Americans consume over 20 billion hot dogs each year.
  • Mustard is the most popular condiment for hot dogs in the United States.
  • The first hot dog vendor in the United States was German immigrant Charles Feltman, who sold them in Coney Island in the 1860s.