Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs with Cheese Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
594 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs with Cheese Sauce
Description
This recipe features American-style hot dogs wrapped in long strips of bacon trimmed for neatness and secured with soaked toothpicks. The bacon wrapping crisps up during cooking, locking in flavor while the hot dogs remain juicy. The accompanying cheese sauce is prepared by whisking shredded cheddar with cornstarch, evaporated milk, and optional seasonings of onion and garlic powder. It is cooked until smooth and allowed to cool to room temperature while whisking to maintain consistency before thinning with milk to a dollopable texture.
These bacon-wrapped hot dogs can be cooked on the stove, barbecue, or in the oven. The toothpicks are trimmed for stove or flat-top cooking to prevent hazards, though not necessary on grills where they brown evenly. Served with soft hot dog buns, they make satisfying comfort food with balanced smoky, cheesy, and savory flavors.
American-style hot dogs are recommended for authentic texture but substitutes can work if suitable for grill or pan cooking. The cheese sauce recipe yields extra; you can use less or refrigerate leftovers. Oven cooking at 375°F (190°C) for around 20 minutes offers an alternative preparation method.
Ingredients
Cheese Sauce
- 2½ cups cheddar cheese or any other good melting cheese, grated or tasty cheese
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (corn flour)
- 1 evaporated milk 375g / 12oz, can
- ½ tsp onion powder (optional - adds extra flavour)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional - adds extra flavour)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 to 2 tbsp milk
Hot dogs
- 6 hotdog American style - Note 1
- 6 Bacon long enough to wrap each hot dog, streaky strips
- 12 to Toothpicks soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 4 brown onion peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 6 hot dog buns soft
Bacon for Garnish
- 1/4 cup Bacon , diced
Instructions
Cheese Sauce
- Toss together the cheese and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
- Add the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the milk and cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally for the first couple of minutes then frequently as the cheese melts. Whisk until the Cheese Sauce is smooth (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from the stove and let it cool to room temperature. Whisk vigorously every 5 minutes or so to blend the "skin" that forms on the surface into the Cheese Sauce.
- Once it is at room temperature, use the milk to make the consistency suitable for dolloping onto the hot dogs.
Hot Dogs
- Trim the edges of the bacon so they wrap neatly without overlapping.
- Lay a strip of bacon on a work surface. Place a hot dog on the bacon on the diagonal. Then roll up the hot dog in bacon. Use a toothpick to secure each end. (See photo below)
- If you are cooking the hot dogs on the stove or flat iron side of the BBQ, use scissors to trim the toothpicks so they aren't sticking out. (Note 2)
- Brush the grill side with oil and drizzle the remaining oil on the flat iron side of the BBQ. Then heat on medium high (or do this in a frypan over medium high on the stove).
- On the flat iron side, add the onion and cook until dark golden brown. Cook the extra Bacon for Garnish at the same time (if using).
- On the grill side, cook the hot dogs, turning until nicely browned all over.
- Partially cut the hot dog buns. Place a bacon wrapped hot dog in the bun, top with onion, a generous amount of Cheese Sauce and Bacon for Garnish (if using).
Notes
- American-style hot dogs are preferred; substitute with similar if unavailable.
- Trim toothpicks if cooking on stove or flat iron to avoid hazards; not needed for grills.
- Cheese sauce makes extra; adjust quantity or refrigerate leftovers for later use.
- Bacon-wrapped hot dogs can be baked at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes as an alternative to grilling or pan-frying.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 594 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 232g | |
| Calories | 594cal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.5g | 11% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 38.8g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7g | 84% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1790mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 411mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.2g | 17% |
| Sugar | 8.7g | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6.6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 500mg | 50% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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