Description
Sizzling bacon jalapeño popper hot dogs combine creamy cheese, spicy peppers, and crispy bacon for an explosive backyard barbecue sensation. Grill masters and party hosts will discover an irresistible crowd-pleasing dish that elevates classic summer fare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 hot dogs
- 4 hot dog buns
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (56 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2–3 jalapenos, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fire up the grill to medium-high heat around 400°F for optimal hot dog and bun preparation.
- Crisp the bacon in a skillet until golden brown and crunchy, then finely dice into small fragments.
- Create a creamy filling by blending softened cream cheese with sharp cheddar, incorporating garlic powder, seasoning with salt and pepper until smooth and well-combined.
- Carefully slice fresh jalapenos lengthwise, removing inner seeds and membranes to control spice intensity.
- Position hot dogs and buns on the grill, rotating periodically to achieve even heating and developing light char marks, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Generously spread the prepared cream cheese mixture across each warm bun, nestling the grilled hot dog inside the creamy base.
- Embellish the loaded hot dogs with crispy bacon bits, fresh jalapeno slices, and optionally garnish with thinly sliced green onions for added zest and color.
- Serve immediately while hot and flavors are at their peak, ensuring maximum taste and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by removing jalapeno seeds or using milder peppers for sensitive palates.
- Create a smoother cream cheese spread by letting it soften at room temperature before mixing.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to make grilling process faster and more streamlined.
- Try different cheese varieties like pepper jack or monterey jack for added flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg