Mexican Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs with Sautéed Peppers and Pico de Gallo Recipe
These Mexican Hot Dogs are a savory twist on the classic favorite, featuring crispy bacon-wrapped jumbo hot dogs sautéed with onions, red bell peppers, and spicy jalapeños. Topped with fresh pico de gallo, creamy sour cream, tangy cotija cheese, and a drizzle of hot sauce, they deliver an explosion of flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Dogs
- 4 slices of bacon
- 4 jumbo hot dogs
Vegetables & Toppings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ onion, sliced
- ½ red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 jalapeño peppers, sliced
- 4 hot dog buns
- Pico de Gallo (store-bought or homemade)
- Cotija cheese (regular shredded cheese works too)
- Hot sauce, to taste
- Sour cream, to taste
Instructions
- Wrap the Hot Dogs: Take each jumbo hot dog and wrap one slice of bacon tightly around it, ensuring it is fully covered.
- Cook the Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the bacon-wrapped hot dogs into the skillet and cook them for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until the bacon is browned and crispy on all sides. Remove the hot dogs from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté the Vegetables: If there isn’t enough bacon grease left in the pan, add the tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced onions, red bell peppers, and jalapeño peppers to the skillet. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and sauté the vegetables for a few minutes until they are softened and begin to brown.
- Reheat Hot Dogs with Vegetables: Return the cooked hot dogs to the skillet with the sautéed peppers and onions. Let them cook together for another couple of minutes on medium heat to heat the hot dogs through and meld the flavors.
- Assemble the Hot Dogs: Place each hot dog into a bun. Spoon the sautéed peppers and onions generously over the hot dogs.
- Add Toppings: Top each assembled hot dog with a good amount of pico de gallo. Drizzle with hot sauce and sour cream as desired, followed by a sprinkle of cotija cheese or shredded cheese of choice.
Notes
- Use store-bought pico de gallo for convenience or prepare homemade pico de gallo for fresher flavor.
- If cotija cheese is unavailable, use a similar crumbly or shredded cheese like feta or queso fresco.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño peppers to control the spice level.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the bacon and hot dogs; ensure bacon is cooked thoroughly.
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