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Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs (Grilled)

Juicy hot dogs wrapped in crispy grilled bacon and topped with sauteed onions, green peppers, and jalapeno. The ultimate easy summer dinner for cookouts and family nights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 367
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 hot dogs all-beef recommended
  • 6 slices bacon regular or thick-cut
  • 12 toothpicks to secure bacon ends
  • 6 hot dog buns
  • 2 tbsp butter or mayonnaise for grilling buns
  • ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise for serving
  • 1 tbsp butter for topping
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 1 green pepper sliced into bite-size strips
  • 1 jalapeno thinly sliced, membrane removed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Outdoor grill
  • Large skillet
  • Toothpicks
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Heat your grill to low heat.
  2. Wrap one slice of bacon tightly around each hot dog in a spiral. Secure both ends with toothpicks pushed in as far as possible.
  3. Grill the bacon wrapped hot dogs on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning every couple of minutes until the bacon is evenly crispy and golden on all sides.
  4. While the hot dogs cook, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion, green pepper, and jalapeno. Saute for 6 to 8 minutes until softened. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. When hot dogs are nearly done, spread buns with butter or mayonnaise and place cut-side down on the grill for 1 to 3 minutes until golden with grill marks.
  6. Remove toothpicks. Top each hot dog with the onion and pepper mixture and your preferred condiments. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use thick-cut bacon for jumbo hot dogs. For oven cooking, bake at 400 degrees F on a wire rack for 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet or air fryer for best texture.