Bodacious Bacon Hot Dogs Recipes

BACON-WRAPPED HOT DOGS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; cool slightly. Wrap 1-1/2 strips of bacon around each hot dog, securing with toothpicks as needed (do not wrap tightly, or bacon may tear during grilling)., Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes or until bacon is crisp and hot dogs are heated through, turning frequently. Discard toothpicks. Serve hot dogs in buns with onion and sauerkraut; top with condiments of your choice.

BACON-WRAPPED HOT DOGS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Wrap bacon tightly around hot dogs; place on cookie sheet.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until bacon is thoroughly cooked and hot dogs are browned. Serve immediately in buns with your favorite toppings.

CHEESY BACON HOT DOGS

Steps:

• Split the hot dogs in half lengthwise, making a pocket but not cutting all the way through. Stuff each one with a string cheese. Starting at one end, wrap a slice of bacon around each stuffed hotdog, then place each on a square of foil and wrap up.
• Throw the wrapped hotdogs on a hot campfire grill and cook, turning occasionally, until the hot dogs heat through, the cheese melts and the bacon slices crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes, then unwrap.

FRIED BACON WRAPPED HOT DOG

Steps:

• Wrap each hot dog with a strip of bacon; secure with a toothpick. Refrigerate wrapped hot dogs while heating oil.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Fry hot dogs in batches in the preheated oil until bacon is crispy and browned, 2 to 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot dogs in toasted buns.

LOADED BBQ BACON HOT DOGS

Steps:

• Bring the dogs to room temperature before cooking so they cook evenly. Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Cook the dogs, turning occasionally, until browned and heated through, 6 to 7 minutes. Keep warm.
• Meanwhile, mix the cabbage, mayonnaise, vinegar, onion powder and garlic powder together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Keep the bacon fat in the pan.
• To make the barbecue sauce, add the onion, garlic and thyme to the skillet the bacon cooked in and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in the ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, cumin and mustard powder and simmer over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Discard the thyme.
• Grill the hot dog buns until toasted. Top the buns with barbecue sauce, a hot dog, cabbage slaw, bacon and fried onions. Enjoy!

KILLER BACON-CHEESE DOGS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain on paper towels.
• Place hot dogs on grill; cook until browned, 5 to 8 minutes, turning once, or until done to suit your taste. Lightly grill hot dog buns.
• To assemble sandwiches, place a slice of cheese and bacon on each roll. Add a hot dog, top each with 1 tablespoon barbeque sauce, or desired amount, and red onion.

BODACIOUS BACON HOT DOGS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Combine first 6 ingredients. Mix cream cheese, cheddar and mustard until blended.
• Grill franks as directed on package, adding buns, cut sides down, to grill to toast for the last few minutes.
• Spread buns with cheddar mixture; fill with bacon, franks and pickle mixture.