Description
Sizzling bacon jalapeño popper hot dogs bring classic American street fare to new heights with creamy cheese and spicy pepper accents. Grill masters and casual cooks alike will savor this bold, zesty twist on traditional hot dogs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 hot dogs
- 8 hot dog buns
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Cheese and Cream:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 fresh jalapenos, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted (optional, for toasting buns)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a medium-heat grill or stovetop grill pan for cooking.
- Blend cream cheese with garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-combined.
- Grill hot dogs for 5-7 minutes, rotating periodically to ensure even heating and develop light char marks.
- Optional: Lightly brush hot dog buns with melted butter and toast on grill for 1-2 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Generously coat the interior of each bun with the prepared cream cheese mixture, creating a creamy base.
- Carefully nestle the grilled hot dogs into the dressed buns.
- Lavishly garnish each hot dog with crispy crumbled bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh jalapeno slices for added heat and texture.
- Immediately serve while hot dogs are warm and toppings are fresh, allowing flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by removing jalapeno seeds for milder taste or adding extra slices for more spice.
- Swap cream cheese with lighter options like Greek yogurt or low-fat cream cheese for healthier version.
- Prepare bacon ahead of time and store crispy bits in airtight container to save cooking time during meal preparation.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or smoked gouda for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg