Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs With Jalapeño Cheese Sauce

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Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches is a grilling and barbecue expert. He has written two cookbooks.
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Updated on 07/21/21
Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs With Jalapeno Cheese Sauce

The Spruce / Eric Kleinberg
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 18 mins
Total: 33 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Yield: 6 hot dogs
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
820 Calories
57g Fat
39g Carbs
37g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 820
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57g 73%
Saturated Fat 28g 142%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 1722mg 75%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 37g
Vitamin C 1mg 7%
Calcium 699mg 54%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 420mg 9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

A great dog for game night or any old cookout. This recipe isn't for the faint of heart and calls for a homemade cheese sauce, which you can adjust to your liking.

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Ingredients

  • 6 large beef hot dogs

  • 6 strips bacon

  • 6 hot dog buns

For the Cheese Sauce:

  • 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons flour

  • 1 1/4 cups milk

  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

  • 3 tablespoons diced pickled jalapeños

  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 3 to 4 dashes hot sauce

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

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  2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

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  3. Add flour, stirring well to form a roux. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.

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  4. Add milk 1/2 cup at a time while whisking mixture together.

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  5. Add cheese and all ingredients except, jalapeños. Whisk until thick and melted through. This process should take about 8 to 10 minutes total.

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  6. Once cheese sauce has reached a good thick consistency, add jalapeños and stir through. Keep cheese sauce on a warm setting until the hot dogs are cooked.

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  7. Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Wrap each hot dog with a strip of bacon. You might need to cut bacon to fit.

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  8. Place hot dogs onto the grill and cook for 8 minutes, occasionally turning until the hot dog is cooked and bacon is good and crisp.

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  9. Remove from heat, place into a warmed hot dog or deli bun, top with cheese sauce and serve.

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