GRILLED BACON-WRAPPED CHEESE-STUFFED TEX-MEX HOT DOGS

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

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.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  • 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.
  • Wrap the bacon in a spiral around each hot dog, then secure the bacon with a toothpick on each side.
  • Place the hot dogs on the grill and cook, turning once, until the bacon is crisp, about 5 - 8 minutes.
  • When the hot dogs are done, remove the toothpicks and place each hot dog into a bun.
  • Garnish with toppings of choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.9, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 46, Sodium 984.5, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.3, Protein 15.8

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