Ingredients
Scale
- 8 hot dogs
- 8 slices of turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Toothpicks (for securing)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your grill to medium heat and prepare a clean surface to assemble the hot dogs.
- Step 2: Wrap each hot dog with a slice of beef bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks as needed. Ensure the beef bacon is tightly wrapped around the hot dog.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix together the shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, chili powder, and garlic powder. This will be the spicy cheese filling.
- Step 4: Use a knife to create a slit along the length of each turkey bacon-wrapped hot dog, being careful not to cut all the way through. Fill each slit with the cheese and jalapeño mixture.
- Step 5: Place the filled hot dogs on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until the turkey bacon is crispy and cooked through. Brush with barbecue sauce during the last few minutes of grilling for extra flavor.
- Step 6: Remove from the grill, let them cool slightly, and serve with additional barbecue sauce for dipping. Enjoy your flavorful firecracker hot dogs at your 4th of July party!
Notes
- For optimal storage, keep any leftover firecracker hot dogs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- When reheating, simply pop the hot dogs in the microwave for about 30 seconds or place them on a skillet over medium heat until warmed through to maintain their crispy texture.
- Serve your flavorful firecracker hot dogs with a side of coleslaw or potato salad for a refreshing contrast to the spiciness, and don’t forget extra barbecue sauce for dipping!
- For an extra kick, experiment with different types of cheese or add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture before filling the hot dogs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog with toppings
- Calories: 250
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 3g