Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Cheese-Stuffed Tex-Mex Hot Dogs

Submitted by gailanng

"The title's a mouthful, but this one turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. I highly recommend the avocado as one of the toppings. Take note of the thin sliced bacon. It's conducive to a crispier bacon wrapping."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 hot dogs
• 4 slices extra thin smoked bacon
• 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese monterey jack cheese or 2 ounces colby cheese, cut into four thin strips
• 4 hot dog buns

• Toppings

• sour cream
• avocado, chopped
• hot salsa or mild salsa
• pico de gallo
• canned jalapeno slices (or fresh)
• onion, chopped
• cilantro, chopped

directions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
2. With the tip of a small, sharp knife, make a slit along each hot dog’s entire length, cutting down about two-thirds of the way through its diameter. Evenly place the cheese strips inside the slit in each hot dog.
3. Wrap the bacon in a spiral around each hot dog, then secure the bacon with a toothpick on each side.
4. Place the hot dogs on the grill and cook, turning once, until the bacon is crisp, about 5 - 8 minutes.
5. When the hot dogs are done, remove the toothpicks and place each hot dog into a bun.
6. Garnish with toppings of choice.