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Griddled Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Skirt-Wrapped Hot Dog With Crema, Tomato, and Avocado

Course Dinner, Lunch
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Author Mark & Fey

Ingredients

  • 6 extra long hot dogs
  • 6 slices thin cut bacon
  • 2 jalapenos minced
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 hot dog buns
  • 1 large tomato thinly sliced and halved
  • 1 large avocado thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch cilantro roughly chopped
  • Crema for serving
  • Hot sauce for serving

Instructions

  • Tightly wrap each hot dog in a piece of bacon, overlapping the bacon slightly and leaving an end of the hot dog out on each end. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium high heat. Add the hot dogs and cook, turning every minute or so until the bacon is crisped and browned, about 7 minutes total. Set aside. Add the jalapeno to the hot pan and season with salt. Cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet if using. Working in batches of two, add 1 tablespoon of cooked jalapeno to the skillet or griddle. Sprinkle the jalapeno with about 1/2 cup of cheese in a small rectangular shape – you’re aiming to make the cheese skirt roughly the same shape as your open bun. When the cheese begins to brown around the edges, top each skirt with a bun and cook for 1 minute more. Then use a wide flat spatula to remove the buns. Repeat with the remaining jalapeno, cheese and buns. Build the hot dogs by topping each bun with a few slices of tomato, avocado and then adding the bacon-wrapped hot dog and garnishing with cilantro, crema, and hot sauce for serving.