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Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs With Salsa Verde And Queso Fresco {Whole-Wheat, High Protein, Low-Fat}
4.8 from 15 votes

Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs With Salsa Verde And Queso Fresco {Whole-Wheat, High Protein, Low-Fat}

Indulge in hot dogs wrapped in bacon and smothered in homemade salsa verde and crumbled queso fresco.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 278 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Salsa Verde:
  • 2 cups tomatillo medium or about 1/4 cup once broiled and mashed
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • tomatillo juice from roasted tomatillos and jalapeños
  • jalapeno juice from roasted tomatillos and jalapeños
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons onion diced
  • 1/4 cilantro roughly chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
For the Hot Dogs:
  • 2 lices turkey bacon
  • 2 turkey frankfurter
  • 2 whole-wheat hot dog bun
  • 2 ounces queso fresco crumbled

Instructions

To make the salsa verde:
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  1. Line a small baking tray with tinfoil and turn your broiler to high.
  2. Peel the papery skin off the tomatillos and place them, along with the jalapeño pepper, onto the prepared baking tray and broil until the skin goes dark, about 15 minutes. Flip and repeat for another 10-15 minutes. My jalapeño was done a little bit before the tomatillos, so I just took them out earlier.
  3. Mash up the tomatillos and place them into a medium food processor. Also, roughly chop the jalapeño (about 1 tablespoon chopped) and put it in as well.
  4. Add the rest of the ingredients into the food processor and process until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
  5. Heat your grill to medium heat.
  6. Wrap one slice of turkey bacon around each turkey frank, and place cut side down on the grill.
  7. Grill until each side is cooked and is nice and charred.
  8. Spread some of the salsa verde along one side (or both if you like!) of a bun, and place a turkey frank on top. Cover with queso fresco and DEVOUR!

Notes

  • * The hubs and I LOVE garlic, so you may want less. Add a little bit to the food processor at a time :)** This salsa verde is quite mild, so feel free to add more jalapeno! But, like the garlic, add a little bit at a time as it easily get's much to spicy. I learned from experience.

Nutrition Information

Calories 278kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 825mg (34%) Potassium 209mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 321IU (6%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 217mg (22%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 278

% Daily Value*

Calories 278kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 825mg 34%
Potassium 209mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 321IU 6%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 217mg 22%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.