This unique hot dog recipe only requires 3 ingredients and can be customized with whatever toppings you prefer. This crispy bacon wrapped around the hot dog is a simple way to jazz up your typical grilled hot dogs in a fun way. No appliances are needed to make this recipe besides a grill, which means there is little to no mess to clean up.
This recipe is perfect to serve at your next Memorial Day weekend party, July 4th barbecue or Labor Day weekend barbecue. They can be a classic to make at home while watching baseball games if you want to pretend you're enjoying one at the stadium. This is going to quickly become your favorite way to serve hot dogs at your next barbecue party or for game day.
This was inspired by my Jalapeno Grilled Poppers on this site, and pairs well with this Grilled Mexican Street Corn.
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Ingredients
The two main ingredients in this recipe are hot dogs and bacon. The bacon is wrapped around the hot dog in a spiral fashion prior to cooking. A brioche hot dog bun or hot dog bun of choice should be used to serve the hot dogs. From there, the hot dogs can be topped with your favorite toppings.
- hot dogs
- bacon
- brioche hot dog bun
- toppings of choice
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the grill up to medium-high heat. Chop and prep desired toppings.
- Step 2: Wrap a slice of bacon around a hot dog and insert a toothpick at either end of the bacon to secure the bacon to the hot dog.
- Step 3: Place the bacon wrapped hot dogs either directly on the grill grates or on a removable grill screen. Cook until the bacon is cooked evenly all around. Flip the hot dogs every couple minutes to assure an even cook. Toothpicks can be removed about halfway through cooking.
- Step 4: Place the hot dogs in a brioche hot dog bun. Add your favorite toppings. Serve immediately.
Hint: soak toothpicks for at least 10 minutes to assure they do not catch fire or burn if being used to secure the bacon on the bacon-wrapped dog.
Substitutions
- Bacon - instead of bacon, use turkey bacon
- Bun - use gluten free buns instead of brioche buns to make this gluten free
- Hot Dogs - instead of a regular hot dog, use turkey hot dogs
Variations
- Spicy - add spicy pepper relish or honey sriracha sauce as toppings to add heat into the dish
- Deluxe - add pico de gallo, cotija cheese to elevate this dish
- BBQ - add bbq sauce or a smoky bbq sauce for a barbecue twist on this dish
- Sausage - use sausage and add onions for a delicious variation. You can wrap this in bacon as well if desired
- Puff Pastry - use puff pastry and a piece of cheese for another quick meal option featuring hot dogs
See this Sausage version on my website!
Equipment
For this recipe, a gas grill is needed. Additionally, this recipe needs toothpicks and if desired, a removable wire rack for the grill. Any utensils needed to prepare toppings are also necessary when making this hot dogs recipe.
How to Store Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs
Store the hot dogs separately from the dry ingredients (buns) in the fridge in an airtight container, and recombine when ready. Toppings should also be stored separately in airtight containers. Good for 3-5 days.
These ingredients do stand up well to freezing prior to grilling for 2 months.
Top Tip
Use toothpicks to secure the strip of bacon in place on the hot dogs to assure it does not unravel while cooking.
FAQ
This recipe can also be cooked on the stove in a large skillet using the same method. You can also bake or air fry this recipe. To air fry, add the bacon wrapped hot dogs to the air fryer basket and air fry for about 10 minutes at 380 degrees. You can also bake these on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 for 12-15 minutes. With both methods, quarter turn the hot dogs every 2-3 minutes.
Some of my favorite condiments to add to this recipe are ketchup and mustard. I sometimes love to add a little smoky bbq sauce to add a nice touch of flavor that pairs well with the smoky bacon slice. Any condiments of your choice can be used.
Foods such as french fries or onion rings pair great. Being a great grilling recipe, these also pair well with grill side dishes such as pasta salad or potato salad.
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Best Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs Recipe on the Grill
Equipment
- 1 gas grill
- 1 removable wire rack
Ingredients
- 8 hot dogs
- 8 slices bacon
- 8 hot dog buns
Instructions
- Heat the grill up to medium heat. Chop and prep desired toppings.
- Wrap a piece of bacon around a hot dog and insert a toothpick at either end of the bacon to secure the bacon to the hot dog.
- Place the bacon wrapped hot dogs either directly on the grill grates or on a removable grill screen. Cook until the bacon is cooked evenly all around. Flip the hot dogs every couple minutes to assure an even cook. Toothpicks can be removed about halfway through cooking.
- Place the hot dogs in a brioche hot dog bun. Add desired toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- add desired toppings to elevate the dish.
- store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
- reheat ingredients before serving leftovers.
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