Tailgate Carnival Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs
This scrumptious game day appetizer recipe combines classic bacon wrapped hot dogs with a creamy cheese sauce for a delightful spin on street food. Easy to make and perfect for tailgates and gatherings, it's sure to be a hit at any celebration.
Allergens
Milk, Wheat
Ingredients
- 6 hot dogs 6 hot dog buns 12 slices of thick
- cut bacon 3 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Take one hot dog and wrap it with three slices of bacon, ensuring the entire sausage is covered. Repeat for all hot dogs.
- Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each hot dog, encasing it completely.
- Place wrapped hot dogs on the grill and cook for 6 8 minutes, turning frequently, until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Toast the hot dog buns on the grill for 1 2 minutes.
- Assemble the hot dogs in their buns and serve immediately.
Chef’s Insight
To add a little extra smoky flavor, soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using them to hold the bacon-wrapped hot dogs while grilling.
Notes
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd.