Hot dogs stuffed with cheese and wrapped with bacon. A simple, fun idea to dress up a hot dog with the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger. These Bacon Wrapped Cheese Hot Dogs are sure to be a hit this summer, or any time of year.
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I was having a craving for hot dogs and I started trying to think of delicious ways to dress up a hot dog for a fun weeknight dinner with my boys. A bacon cheeseburger came to mind and I thought why not incorporate those flavors into a hot dog.
We were out of propane for the BBQ, the day I first made these, so I baked the hot dogs in the oven, but since I posted the recipe, I’ve also made these on the grill and the smoker too. Any way you cook them, everyone loves them.
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs in the Oven
Cooking the hot dogs on a grill is my preferred method in the summer, but sometimes it isn’t convenient. So you can easily use your oven to make these Bacon Wrapped Cheese Hot Dogs just as delicious! Follow the directions below in our printable recipe for best results.
- Slice the hot dog lengthwise just deep enough to create a pocked, and stuff with preferred cheese. Sometimes I used shredded if I have it on hand, other times I use thin ¼-inch slices the length of the hot dog.
- Wrap bacon around the hot dog and secure with toothpicks as needed
- Place wrapped hot dogs on a broiler pan
- Bake as directed until bacon is crisp and the hot dog is sweating
Usually, I buy Oscar Mayer Beef Bun Length Hot Dogs. I like that they are the same length as the bun, and love that there are the same number of hot dogs as hot dog buns. (Why they all aren’t the same, I’ll never understand.)
The Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Wheat Hot Dog Buns are my favorite. There’s 2 grams of fiber in each bun and it makes me feel like my family’s eating a little bit better.
Recently I bought some fun split-top buns that are cut in the middle of the top instead of having to break them apart on the side. Have you tried the split top buns yet?
I served my Bacon Wrapped Cheese Hot Dogs with mustard, ketchup and relish, but they’re great with your favorite BBQ sauce as well.
Favorite side dishes to serve alongside the hot dogs can range from quick and easy like watermelon, carrot sticks, grapes, and chips. Or, if you have time to plan ahead, whip up some pressure cooker potato salad, baked beans, or a perfect pasta salad. Either way, these Bacon Wrapped Cheese Hot Dogs are sure to be a hit.
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Bacon Wrapped Cheese Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 8 hot dogs
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- 16 slices bacon pre-cooked
- 8 hot dog buns toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450º.
- Slice each hot dog lengthwise down the middle almost, but not all the way through. Fill the pocket with a little shredded cheese. (I used Shredded Colby Monterey Jack.)
- Wrap the hot dog with two slices of thin-sliced, pre-cooked bacon. Secure bacon with toothpicks if necessary. (I used Costco Hormel frozen fully cooked bacon that I thawed in the microwave for about 30 seconds so that it was easier to wrap around the hot dogs.)
- Bake approximately 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bacon and hot dog are hot.
If you’re looking for more great grilling recipes, Hey Grill Hey and Kiss My Smoke are two of my favorite grilling sites.
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Jamie
What can I say…..oh YUM! My husband would love these.
Megan
Now this takes hot dogs to a whole new level. I’ll have to try these on our next camp out!
Tracey
Oh wow, my husband would be in heaven if I made these for him! What a fun treat, definitely bookmarking it for sometime this summer 🙂
Joy
I used to have something similar as a kid. It looks great.
Jamie
Oh why why why, Barbara? Why did you make me look at these? This has got to be my heaven and my husband would go nuts! I need one or two of these decadent babies!
sheila @ Elements
How pretty! You really dressed those dogs up nice!! I’m gonna have to try this! I’ve been craving hot dogs too. I’d sure love one of these! 🙂
vanillasugarblog
these were one of the very first things i learned to bake in girl scouts. couldn’t get enough of them then and now.
Barbara
OMG. This really brings back memories. I used to make these for the kids back in the 60’s, except I wrapped bread around them instead of a bun. Going to send this link…it will make them smile and perhaps they’ll make them for themselves!
Lauren from Lauren's Latest
Holy smokes, Barbara! You are a genius. I’m going to have to make these.
Dan
those look seriously, seriously excellent – especially with the cheese. What a neat way to make sure the bacon doesn’t just fall out of the bun. I’d have a hard time preparing the bacon as I usually over-cook it (I like it extra crispy).
Miriam
Happy 4th of July!! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
Lisa~~
I have been seeing these bacon wrapped hotdogs all over the blogs these past few days, they look delish and I just may have to make some over the weekend.
Lisa~~
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Kim
Barbara – This is a perfect idea for the 4th, or any day for that matter. My daughter would love this one as she loves both hot dogs and bacon. I also buy those Sara Lee buns often. Gotta sneak that fiber in when you can.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful and safe 4th!
Donna
Looks delicious and decadent – I wonder if you could cook these over a fire???
Barbara
You could cook them over coals on a rack. I think it would be hard to cook them on a hot dog roaster because the cheese might fall out when you rotated the dog and you’d have to secure the bacon really well with toothpicks. It might be better to heat up the bacon on a griddle and put the bacon and the cheese in the bun and then add the roasted hot dog.
The pre-cooked bacon is fantastic for breakfast up camping too. So much less grease to worry about. Ohhhh maybe a BLT too.
kelley
For the love of all things bacon and cheese, I do believe you’ve outdone yourself. In a very good way…………
Katie @ This Chick Cooks
What a fun idea! These hotdogs are making my hungry!
Annalise
My husband would LOVE these, going to have to try them this summer for sure!
Courtney
Wow, I don’t think these dogs would even make it to the bun in this house!
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Kelly
Oh wow these look incredible! My boyfriend loves it when I put cheese in hotdogs and wrap them in crescent rolls but he’d just DIE if I wrapped bacon around them too!! I’m loving your site and feel free to stop by my blog and check out my first giveaway!
Rocky Mountain Woman
I’m spending the weekend in the high Unitas at a family cabin. I’m betting that I’ll be the favorite aunt by showing up with the ingredients for these. We’ll try them on the campfire!
Yeah for summer!!!!!
xxoo,
RMW