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Bacon Burger-Style Hot Dog

Servings: 4 | PRINT RECIPE | BACK TO RECIPES
Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 25-30 min.
Total Time: 45-50 min.

10 slices Wright® Brand Smoked Bacon
8 slices Uncooked Wright Brand Smoke Bacon
1 pound Ground Beef
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 tablespoon Cracked Black Pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 cup Jalapeño Peppers, chopped
1 cupShredded Colby Cheese
4Hot Dog Buns

Oven Preparation Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a medium-sized, bowl mix ground beef, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce; set aside.
  3. Cook 10 strips of Wright® Brand Smoked Bacon according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly, and then coarsely chop.
  4. In another medium bowl, gently toss the cooked bacon pieces with jalapeños and cheese; set aside.
  5. Divide burger meat into quarters and roll each quarter between two pieces of plastic wrap to a 6-inch by 4-inch square.
  6. Place 1/4 of the cooked bacon, jalapeño, and cheese filling down the middle of each square. Roll and seal meat into hot dog shape.
  7. Wrap each burger dog with two strips of uncooked Wright® Brand Smoked Bacon from end-to-end, securing with a toothpick.
  8. Place burger dogs in an oven-safe baking dish or skillet and cook in oven for 25-30 minutes, or until desired crispness is achieved.
  9. Remove burger dogs from oven, take out toothpicks, place burger dogs on hot dog buns and enjoy!

Grilling Preparation Instructions:

  1. While grill is preheating, prepare steps 2 through 7 as directed above.
  2. Place burger dogs on medium-hot grill and cook approximately 15-20 minutes with lid closed, turning every 2-3 minutes or until cooked.
  3. Remove burger dogs from grill, place on hot dog buns, and enjoy!