Description
Sizzling bacon jalapeno popper hot dogs bring fiery Mexican-inspired street flavors to classic summer grilling. Spicy peppers, crispy bacon, and creamy cheese create an irresistible fusion perfect for backyard gatherings you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 8 hot dogs
- 8 slices bacon
- 8 hot dog buns
Cheese and Cream Mixture:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2–3 fresh jalapeños, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Pickled jalapeños
- Crispy fried onions
- Ranch dressing
- Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Prepare cooking surface at 400°F (200°C) for grilling or baking.
- Encase each frankfurter with a bacon strip, fastening securely with toothpicks to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Cook the bacon-wrapped frankfurters until bacon turns crisp and golden, approximately 10-12 minutes, ensuring even browning.
- While frankfurters cook, create a creamy filling by blending cream cheese with cheddar, incorporating garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-combined.
- Transfer crispy bacon-wrapped frankfurters into fresh hot dog buns, positioning them carefully.
- Generously spread the prepared cheese mixture across the surface of each frankfurter, creating a thick, even layer.
- Carefully arrange thinly sliced jalapeños over the cheese mixture, distributing them evenly for consistent heat and flavor.
- Sprinkle finely chopped green onions as a final garnish, adding a fresh, sharp accent to the rich dish.
- Serve the hot dogs immediately while cheese remains warm and bacon maintains its crispy texture.
Notes
- Start at one end of the hot dog and wrap bacon diagonally, slightly overlapping each layer to ensure full coverage and crispy texture.
- Bring cream cheese to room temperature for easier mixing and smoother spreading across hot dogs.
- Remove jalapeño seeds for milder heat or use pickled jalapeños for a tangier flavor profile.
- Prepare cream cheese mixture and bacon-wrapped hot dogs in advance, storing separately in the refrigerator for quick assembly later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 283 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg