Imagine biting into a juicy hot dog embraced by crispy, smoky bacon, then drizzled with a luxuriously smooth cheese sauce.
Ready to transform ordinary hot dogs into an extraordinary culinary experience?
Let's dive into this bacon-wrapped, cheese-drenched delight!
Cheese Sauce
Okay, let's start making this luscious Cheese Sauce – you're gonna love it! First, grab a small saucepan, then toss 2½ cups of grated cheddar—or tasty cheese—with 1 tbsp of cornstarch.
Next, add 1 can of evaporated milk, ½ tsp each of onion and garlic powder (if you're feeling fancy!), and 1 tsp of salt. Now, for the fun part: cook over medium heat, whisking like crazy! Many people enjoy cheese in a delicious dip, similar to a cheesy bacon dip.
Seriously, whisk a lot! We don't want lumpy sauce, do we? It'll take about 5 minutes. Take it off the heat, let it cool, and whisk now and then to keep it smooth, incorporating any skin that forms – kinda like giving it a little facial.
Finally, if the sauce is too thick once it's cooled add from 1 to 2 tbsp of milk until you reach that perfect dolloping consistency.
Hot Dogs
Now, onto the main event—hot dogs! We're not just throwing any old dog on the grill; we're wrapping them in bacon! Get ready for flavor fireworks!
First, grab six hot dogs—American style if you can find them, but any kind will do. Next, you'll need six strips of bacon, long enough to wrap around each hot dog. Because, well, bacon is life!
Lay a bacon strip down, place a hot dog diagonally on top, and roll it up nice and snug. Secure each end with a toothpick—yep, two per dog. If you're using a flat iron grill or stove, trim those toothpicks so they aren't sticking out like tiny spears. Nobody wants a toothpick surprise!
Brush your grill with oil and get ready to cook until those dogs are bronzed perfection.
Recipe Notes
Let's explore into some important recipe notes to guarantee your bacon-wrapped hot dogs turn out amazing!
First, for my Aussie mates—you can snag American-style hot dogs at Coles and Woolies, or your local butcher might have them. If not, any hot dog will do, really – as long as it's BBQ-able!
Next up—toothpicks. If you're grilling, no need to trim 'em, they'll poke through. But trim those suckers if you're using a skillet, trust me!
And guess what? You can bake these beauties too! Pop them in the oven at 375F/190C for about 20 minutes. Boom! Thanks to a reader for that tip!
These bacon-wrapped hot dogs are a very different dish, but you also can adjust the cooking time to ensure even cooking.
Finally, the nutritional info. Keep in mind, it's per hot dog and assumes you're using about 2/3 of the cheese sauce. Because, let's be real, who needs lesscheese sauce?
Short Recipe Version
Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs With Cheese Sauce
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 6 Hot dogs
- 6 Bacon strips
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup Milk
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap each hot dog with a strip of bacon.
- Place wrapped hot dogs on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and hot dog is heated through.
- While hot dogs bake, make cheese sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Plate hot dogs and top each with cheese sauce.
Serve.
Nutrition Information (per serving, estimated):
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 10g