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Bacon wrapped hot dogs grilling over low heat with crispy golden bacon on an outdoor grill

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

Crispy bacon wrapped hot dogs grilled low and slow, topped with sauteed onions, green peppers, and jalapenos, served in a toasted buttered bun. Ready in 23 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 367
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 hot dogs beef franks recommended
  • 6 slices bacon thin-cut for best coverage and even cooking
  • 6 hot dog buns
  • 2 tbsp butter or mayonnaise for grilling the buns
  • ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise for serving
  • 1 tbsp butter for the onion topping
  • 0.5 onion sliced into thin strips
  • 1 green pepper sliced into bite-size strips
  • 1 jalapeno thinly sliced, membrane removed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Outdoor grill
  • Large skillet
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

  1. Heat your outdoor grill to low heat and let it come to temperature before adding the hot dogs.
  2. Wrap one slice of bacon tightly around each hot dog in a spiral pattern. Use 2 toothpicks per hot dog to pin the bacon ends down, pushing them in as deep as possible to avoid burning during grilling.
  3. Place the bacon wrapped hot dogs on the grill over low heat. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes total, turning every 2 minutes so every side of the bacon gets direct heat and crisps evenly.
  4. When the hot dogs are almost done, spread butter or mayonnaise on the cut side of each bun. Grill cut-side down for 1 to 3 minutes until golden and lightly toasted. Watch closely as buns can burn quickly.
  5. Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion, green pepper, and jalapeno. Saute for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and just starting to caramelize.
  6. Remove toothpicks from the hot dogs. Place each one in a toasted bun, top with the sauteed vegetables, and finish with ketchup, mustard, or your preferred condiments. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use thin-cut bacon for best coverage and even crispiness. Push toothpicks in deep to avoid burning on the grill. Keep the grill clean or have water nearby to manage grease flare-ups. Mayo on the buns gives a richer golden crust than butter. Leftover hot dogs keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven at 350 degrees F.