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Firecracker Hot Dogs

Firecracker hot dogs are bacon-wrapped grilled hot dogs packed with jalapeños and loaded with cheese, diced onions, mustard, and ketchup. The bacon crisps on the grill while the jalapeños stay visible for a spicy, fun food bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Firecracker hot dogs
  • 8 hot dogs
  • 8 bacon Use 8 slices.
  • 4 jalapeños Halved lengthwise and seeded.
  • 8 hot dog buns
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese
  • 0.5 cup diced onions
  • 0.25 cup mustard
  • 0.25 cup ketchup

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Assemble the dogs
  1. Place half a jalapeño on each hot dog so the spice sits on top where it will heat through.
  2. Wrap each hot dog with a bacon slice tightly, keeping the jalapeño in place under the bacon.
  3. Secure each hot dog with toothpicks to hold the bacon while it grills.
Grill and finish
  1. Grill over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently until the bacon is crispy and browned.
  2. Remove the toothpicks and place the bacon-wrapped hot dogs into buns.
  3. Top with shredded cheese, diced onions, mustard, and ketchup.

Notes

Pro tip: keep turning the hot dogs so the bacon browns evenly before the jalapeños over-soften. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat on a grill or skillet until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the bacon texture and toppings change. For a milder option, use fewer jalapeños or remove all seeds.