Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs are called danger dogs for a reason. Wrapped in smoky bacon and loaded with caramelized onions and peppers, they’re dangerously delicious!
Am I too late? Is your 4th of July party already in full swing? Or are you still running around the stores picking up last minute essentials before the guests arrive? If you’re the latter, hello kindred spirit, these bacon-wrapped hot dogs are for you!
I actually made these hot dogs for lunch yesterday, kinda like a dry run for the small BBQ shindig we are going to have today. I shot the photos and edited them but in the middle of posting the recipe, I decided to take a little afternoon siesta. Well, folks, that light nap turned to a deep slumber. I woke up at 2 AM! And since it was already 2 AM, why even get up?
So here I am very much invigorated from seventeen hours of sleep but, ugh, way behind on my blogging timetable. And so here I am, posting my 4th of July recipe, with half of the day already gone. There’s always next year, right? In fact, you don’t have to wait for 4th of July to enjoy them. They’re awesome anytime of the year!
Really, though, these bacon-wrapped hot dogs are so quick and easy to put together, you can still get them going and ready in time for your 4th of July party. It’s all a matter of wrapping hot dogs with thin-cut bacon, sauteeing sweet peppers and onions, and assembling the sandwiches with your choice of bread bun and condiments.
G piles up mustard, ketchup, and mayonnaise on his while I prefer mine dry. We both agree, however, that King’s Hawaiian hot dog buns are the best! They have a soft and fluffy texture, a slight hint of sweetness, and come split on the top. How ingenious is that? I just love how their top-cut design keeps the sandwich flat and the fillings from spilling over as are the case with the other buns that are cut open on the side. Give them a try, you can find them at major grocery stores. This is not an affiliate link or a sponsored post, just sharing my personal favorites. 🙂
BTW, do you know these bacon-wrapped hot dogs are also called danger dogs? I thought this was because they’re so good, they’re dangerous to our diet. LOL. It turns out, the term originated from the fact that these hot dogs are peddled on the streets of Downtown LA, in usually unsanitary conditions, by unlicensed and less than reputable vendors. And as such, are assumed of cheap quality and a high risk for food-born illnesses. Aren’t we glad we can recreate this street food experience easily and safely in our own kitchen?
As I leave you these danger dogs A.K.A. bacon-wrapped hot dogs, I’d like to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July. May your day be filled with family, food, and fun.
Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs are called danger dogs for a reason. Wrapped in smoky bacon and loaded with caramelized onions and peppers, they're dangerously delicious!
- 8 all-beef hot dogs
- 8 slices thin-cut bacon
- 1 large onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 12 sweet peppers, seeded and sliced thinly
- seasoning salt to taste
- 8 hot dog buns
- mayonnaise
- yellow mustard
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Starting from one end to the next, wrap each hot dog with a strip of bacon. Break toothpicks in half and use to secure ends of hot dogs.
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Over medium heat, heat a cast iron skillet or griddle. Add hot dogs in a single layer and cook, regularly rotating in pan for even cooking, for about 5 to 7 minutes or until hot dogs are heated through and bacon golden and crisp. Remove from pan and keep warm.
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Discard excess bacon fat except for about 1 tablespoon. Add onions and sweet peppers. Season with seasoning salt to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan and keep warm.
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Remove toothpicks from the hot dogs. Spread mayonnaise inside the buns and place hot dogs. Drizzle hotdogs with mustard and pile with the onion-sweet pepper mixture. Serve immediately.
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This is really looks delicious and tempting! I would love to try this, this coming weekend.
Have fun!
Those hotdogs look awesome. I make chili dogs at home but I have not tried this bacon wrapped kind. It must taste heavenly! Love the toppings too.
They’re dangerously delicious 🙂
That looks perfect on Saturday! I’t easy to prepare and I’m sure everyone would love it!
Thanks, Kelly! I hope your family enjoy this!
Hotdogs have been my favorite but could never really think about adding bacon to it with so tempting garnishing. I am totally going to try it once.
Thanks and enjoy, Ayushi!
Oh my! Hotdog and bacon!! Delish! Love this! I’ll try this Danger dogs this coming weekend!
Hotdog and bacon are meant for each other 🙂
Bacon wrapped hotdogs! I don’t care if they are called “Danger dogs.” I love them and will eat my fill. My family would love this too!
They surely willm Annemarie! Enjoy!
That’s really awesome! I think it’s nice to have this classic favorite on the 4th of July! It’s definitely going to be a hit especially with the kids.
That is for sure, Elizabeth!
These look amazing! I am going to have to make these for our next summer get together. I had no idea that is why they are called danger dogs! Very interesting!
Thanks, I hope you enjoy them!
Those do sound dangerous haha! Not for me, but I bet the meat lovers would love this recipe.
They definitely will! 🙂
My kids are going to love these Danger Dogs! They are both big hot dog fans and these are going to go over BIG!
Excellent! This is perfect for them.
yum. Love bacon, love hotdogs, love cookouts… i’m in heaven.
Wow! I’ll bet these fly off the grill faster than candy off the shelves the day after Valentine’s Day!
I’ll have to give these a try, I’m sure my family will eat themselves sick! (and yes, that’s a good thing)
First of all, 17 HOURS OF SLEEP? Yahoo!
Second of all, King’s buns are truly the best!
Yes, yes, yes please! This sounds like ALL of the yum! Heaven!
This looks just awesome, double whammy of flavours! Or I should say triple, with the vegetable topping you’ve got!
I’m sitting here and drooling over the hotdog pictures! They sound so perfect wrapped in bacon! yum