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Cowboy Hot Dogs

These Cowboy Hot Dogs are loaded with bold barbecue-inspired flavors and make an easy 30-minute meal. Jumbo all-beef hot dogs are wrapped in crispy bacon, baked until golden, then topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese, smoky barbecue sauce, and crunchy fried onions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 4 jumbo all-beef hot dogs
  • 4 slices thin-cut bacon
  • 4 hot dog buns
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup crispy fried onions
  • pickled jalapeno slices or finely diced red onion optional

Equipment

  • rimmed baking sheet
  • aluminum
  • oven-safe wire rack
  • Toothpicks optional
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line your rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, then place the oven-safe wire rack directly on top of the foil.
  2. Take one slice of bacon and wrap it tightly around a hot dog in a spiral pattern, ensuring it covers from end to end with minimal overlapping. If the ends feel loose, you can secure them with a toothpick. Repeat for all four franks.
  3. Place the wrapped hot dogs on the wire rack, leaving an inch of space between each one so the hot air can circulate. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bacon is golden and crisp.
  4. Carefully remove the tray from the oven. Pull out the toothpicks if you used them. Place the buns directly onto the wire rack, tuck a bacon-wrapped hot dog into each bun, and immediately pile the shredded cheddar cheese right on top. Pop the tray back into the oven for 2 to 3 minutes until the buns are warm and the cheese is completely melted.
  5. Remove from the oven and drizzle barbecue sauce over the melted cheese and top with crispy fried onions, pickled jalapenos and red onion. Serve immediately.