Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog Recipe
Crispy bacon, juicy hot dogs, and all your favorite toppings? Yes, please! These bacon-wrapped hot dogs are a game-changer for quick meals and family fun nights!
Nothing screams next level quite like a hot dog recipe that takes regular hot dogs and wraps them in crispy, smoky slices of bacon. Whether I’m hosting a summer BBQ or looking for a quick meal, these bacon-wrapped hot dogs are always a hit with the whole crew.
Baking them is the perfect way to lock in the delicious beef flavor and cook a bunch of hot dogs quickly. And with a houseful of boys, we go through a lot!
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With just a baking dish and a hot oven, you can create oven baked chili dogs, corn dogs, crescent roll dogs, and so much more. Creating comfort food that your family loves is easy with this hot dog recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This hot dog recipe is the perfect way to bring that popular street food experience right into your kitchen. The crispy bacon adds the perfect crunch to juicy all-beef hot dogs, making every bite a flavor explosion. Plus, they’re super easy to make—just bake, broil, and enjoy. No standing over a stove or grill needed!
For more fun hot dog ideas, try Chicago or New York style, chili cheese dogs, Mexican hot dogs, Coney Island dogs, or a Hawaiian pineapple version.
Hot dogs are the ultimate street food, but we love to make them at home too. Pairing delicious hot dogs with crispy bacon and our favorite toppings is always on the menu, especially with a house full of teens!
Level up your hot dog game with this easy recipe and add it to a fun dinner night. This cooking method is seriously the best way to create a quick, family meal.
Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog
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Supplies
- Baking sheet or dish
- Parchment paper
- Pair of tongs
Ingredients
- All-beef hot dogs – Go for quality to get the best results.
- Thick-cut bacon – Wrapping each piece of bacon around a hot dog is what makes these dogs so irresistible.
- Hot dog buns – The perfect fluffy base to hold all that deliciousness.
We love the all-beef wieners from Harvest, but they are each packaged with an individual protective wrapper that needs to be removed before cooking. You may use your favorite brand of hot dog, but make sure to remove the natural casing from the dogs.
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 300°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Note: This step is optional, but helps to make cleanup a breeze!
3. Wrap each dog with a bacon slice, securing the ends if needed.
4. Place the hot dogs on the sheet. Leave space between the dogs for even baking.
5. Cook for 30 minutes in the oven.
6. Turn the oven to broil on low for a couple of minutes to crisp up the bacon.
7. Use tongs to transfer each hot dog to a hot dog bun, load up with your favorite toppings, and dig in!
Hosting a summer potluck or friends for game day? Make a double batch of dogs and serve them with potato chips, dill pickle pasta salad, or potato salad for a complete meal.
Leftover hot dogs may be stored in an airtight container for up to one week in the fridge. You can microwave hot dogs to reheat them for later.
Any time we make hot dogs, the hardest part for me is choosing which toppings I want to add. These are some great options that can easily be found in the grocery store.
Hot Dog Toppings
- Nacho cheese sauce
- Hot dog sauce
- Spicy mustard
- BBQ sauce
- Hot sauce
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Green onions
More Bacon-Wrapped Recipes
- Bacon-wrapped hot dogs
- Baked-bacon wrapped lobster tails
- Bacon-wrapped steak
- Grilled bacon-wrapped shrimp
- Bacon-wrapped chicken tenders
Tips and Tricks
- Place the hot dogs on a wire rack over a baking sheet. This lets the bacon crisp up evenly.
- For extra flavor, brush the bacon with BBQ sauce or sprinkle with brown sugar before baking.
- Want to cook them faster? Try an air fryer at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Hosting a party? Make a big batch and keep them warm using indirect heat on the grill, in a slow cooker on the warm setting, or in an oven set to 200°F until ready to serve.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, microwave for 30 seconds, or pop them back in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grill bacon-wrapped hot dogs?
Yes! Cook over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes, turning frequently to crisp up the bacon evenly.
How do I get the bacon extra crispy?
Broil on high for the last 2-3 minutes and rotate the hot dogs for even crispiness.
Can I use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon?
Absolutely! Just keep an eye on it since turkey bacon cooks faster and might need less time under the broiler.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Wrap the hot dogs in bacon, store them in an airtight container, and bake when ready.
What sides go well with bacon-wrapped hot dogs?
Classic sides like French fries, pasta salad, potato salad, or coleslaw pair perfectly with these hot dogs.
This is my favorite way to cook hot dogs during the cooler months. While baked hot dog nights are a family favorite, there are plenty of different ways to cook good hot dogs!
How Long Do You Cook Hot Dogs?
- Hot dogs may be cooked in a slow cooker on high for 2 hours or low for 3-4 hours. Learn how to cook hot dogs in a crockpot in this post.
- When boiling hot dogs, cook them for 4-6 minutes. Learn how to boil hot dogs in this post.
- Hot dogs can be cooked on the BBQ grill for 7-10 minutes on medium heat.
- Smoked hot dogs take 60 minutes to cook when smoked at 225°F.
- Baked hot dogs in the oven take about 15 minutes at 350°F. Learn how to bake hot dogs in this post.
Be sure to check out these 20+ MUST TRY Hot Dog Recipes too!
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Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 all beef hot dogs
- 6 pieces of thick cut bacon
- 6 hot dog buns
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Cover a baking sheet in parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Wrap each dog with a piece of bacon.
- Place the hot dogs on the sheet. Leave space between the dogs for even baking.
- Cook for 30 minutes in the oven.
- Turn the oven to broil on low for a couple of minutes to crisp up the bacon.
- Use tongs to handle each dog, serve warm on a toasty bun with your favorite condiments.
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