Hacienda Hot Dogs

This concoction with cheese, taco sauce and refried beans makes even inexpensive hot dogs taste great. Try wrapping each hot dog with a strip of bacon before baking. This came from Taste Of Home Smple & Delicious. I have not tried this, just posting for easy finding.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 8  chicago style  beef hot dogs (4oz each)
• 1  cup  shredded colby monterey jack cheese (4oz)
• 8  ounces  taco sauce
• 8  hot dog buns, split
• 1  cup  refried beans
•  shredded lettuce
• 1  large tomatoes, diced
• 24  pickled  pepper rings
•  minced fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Cut a lengthwise slit three-quarters of the way through each hot dog and to within 1/2"-inch of each end. Fill each pocket with 2 tablespoons cheese. Place in an ungreased 13"-inch x 9"-inch x 2"-inch baking dish. Pour taco sauce over hot dogs. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 15-17 minutes or until cheese is melted.
2. Spread the inside of each bun with 2 tablespoons refried beans. Top with lettuce, a hot dog, tomato, pepper rings and cilantro.