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BLT Hot Dogs

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BLT Hot Dogs are Ball Park® Hot Dogs wrapped in bacon grilled to perfection and placed in Ball Park® Hot Dog Buns with sliced roma tomatoes, shredded lettuce and a drizzle of mayonnaise over top.

We kick off every summer with a grill out with friends, neighbors and family to eat, play some corn hole while the kids run around and listen to some country music in the backyard. This year will be no different. Cold drinks, delicious grilled foods, simple side dishes and a shareable dessert is just what we need. BLT Hot Dogs make summer grilling simple, yet so flavorful.

The Essentials

A successful grill out requires just a few things, beginning with great food!

  • Ball Park® Beef Franks are made with 100% beef.
  • America’s favorite bun, Ball Park® Hot Dog Buns.
  • Lettuce, tomatoes and bacon to make BLT Hot Dogs.
  • Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage Links made with 100% premium beef.
  • Chinet® Classic White™ dinner plates plates offer premium strength to serve the heaviest meals in style for easy cleanup and more time with friends and family.
  • Cold beverages.
  • Silverware, cups and napkins.
  • Dessert. S’mores are one of the go-to desserts to enjoy around the fire pit.
  • Side dishes : potato salad, corn on the cob, baked beans, or diced watermelon to name a few.
  • Condiments : mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard.
  • Activities : Corn hole, darts and flag football are some we enjoy while cranking up some country music.

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BLT Hot Dogs

BLT Hot Dogs have a nice crispy outside layer of bacon with juicy Ball Park® Hot Dogs in the center. It is then set in soft Ball Park® Hot Dog Buns with sweet slices of fresh tomato and shredded lettuce. Drizzle some mayonnaise over top to complete. Summer grill outs will be anything but boring with flavors like this!

Tips & Tricks

Cook low and slow. The trick to making these BLT Hot Dogs is to cook on a low to medium heat for a longer period of time than you would typically cook a hot dog. A high heat may just char the hot dog before the bacon has a chance to crisp as you may like.

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BLT Hot Dogs

BLT Hot Dogs are Ball Park® Hot Dogs wrapped in bacon grilled to perfection and placed in a Ball Park® Hot Dog Bun with sliced roma tomatoes, shredded lettuce and a drizzle of mayonnaise over top. 
Course dinner
Keyword Dinner, Grilling, Summer
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 8 Ball Park® Hot Dogs
  • 8 Ball Park® Hot Dog Buns
  • 8 bacon slices
  • 1 cup lettuce lettuce
  • mayonnaise
  • 2 Roma tomatoes sliced

Instructions

  • Soak 16 toothpicks in water for 20 minutes.
  • Wash lettuce and tomatoes. Chop the lettuce and slice the tomatoes. 
  • Heat grill up to a medium-low heat.
  • Wrap each hot dog with a slice of bacon. Secure the bacon with one toothpick on each end.
  • Toss hot dogs on grill for 10 minutes, flip and cook another 10 minutes. 
  • Remove the toothpicks. 
  • Serve in a hot dog bun with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes and a drizzle of mayonnaise


How do you plan on turning up this summer? Let me know in the comments below how this summer will be the best one yet.

 

 

 

 
 

Air Fryer Hot Dogs

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Air Fryer Hot Dogs are a simple kid friendly meal that can be on the table in 5 minutes! All you need is a air fryer, beef franks and hot dog buns. 

My daughter has recently decided that she is going to be a picky eater and living off mac ‘n’ cheese and hot dogs is totally doable. SOMEONE please tell me this phase will end soon in our lives! Needless to say, we have been eating hot dogs lately- lot’s of hot dogs so expect to some hot dog recipes in the future. 

Air Fryer Hot Dogs

Air Fryer Hot Dogs are so quick and easy! The hot dogs turn out plump and juicy and even get some nice marking on the outside like they have been grilled. I don’t think I will ever boil a hot dog again- only the air fryer or grill in this house now!

Air Fryer

You will find that each air fryer is a little different. They work off a different wattage and have different temperatures they can reach. All air fryer recipes may need tweaked just a little in temperature and time because of this. Find what works with your air fryer!



 

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Air Fryer Hot Dogs

Air Fryer Hot Dogs are a simple kid friendly meal that can be on the table in 5 minutes! All you need is a air fryer, beef franks and hot dog buns. 

Course dinner
Keyword air fryer, hot dogs
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Author Amber

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 4 beef franks
  • 4 hot dog buns
  • condiments

Instructions

  • Place 4 beef franks into air fryer.
  • Cook 3-4 minutes on 390 degrees flipping half-way between cooking.
  • Remove franks and put hot dog buns into air fryer for 1 minute.
  • Build your hot dogs with whatever condiments you enjoy- ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish.

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs are made with bun sized hot dogs wrapped in delicious bacon cooked on the grill until crispy and covered with barbecue sauce for a simple way to dress up that average hot dog.

Let’s begin with some facts about bacon.

Bacon Facts:

FACT: Bacon is irresistible. 

FACT: Bacon makes everything taste more delicious. 

FACT: Bacon is ALWAYS a good idea. 

Why cover hot dogs with bacon? You get a crispy, salty layer between the bun and dog with caramelized barbecue sauce to top it off. DROOL WORTHY food!

These Bacon Wrapped Hot Dos are fun for a grill out with friends or to just to make hot dog night a little more exciting at your house!

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

Let us get grilling! Start by soaking toothpicks in a bowl of water so we can avoid the toothpicks burning on the grill and preheat the grill to a medium low heat.

Wrap each hot dog with a slice of bacon and secure in place with a toothpick on each end. Make sure to use a regular sliced bacon instead of thick which is what I typically recommend. In this case, thinner bacon will cook better.

Place on the grill for about 10 minutes each side or until that bacon is crispy and brush with barbecue sauce. Leave the lid open while grilling because of all that grease falling can cause a spark below and then you will have some extra crispy Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs. Hey, maybe you like the extra crisp and in that case, close the lid periodically and keep a close eye on it.

You don’t need a lot of toppings with these Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs. Keep it simple! Adding just a squirt of mustard was just right for us. Don’t forget to remove those toothpicks before serving!

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Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs are made with bun sized hot dogs wrapped in delicious bacon cooked on the grill until crispy and covered with barbecue sauce for a simple way to dress up that average hot dog. 

  • 10 bun sized hot dogs
  • 10 slices classic cut bacon
  • 10 hot dog buns
  • 5 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • garnish with mustard
  1. Soak 20 toothpicks in water for 20 minutes.
  2. Heat grill up to a medium-low heat.
  3. Wrap each hot dog with a slice of bacon. Secure the bacon with one toothpick on each end.
  4. Toss hot dogs on grill for 10 minutes, flip, and brush on barbecue sauce.
  5. Cook another 10 minutes and brush on more barbecue sauce.
  6. Serve in a hot dog bun with a drizzle of mustard.

Mexican Hot Dogs with Nacho Cheese

Mexican Hot Dogs with Nacho Cheese

This post is sponsored by Ricos Products. All opinions are mine alone. #RicosCheesePlease

Mexican Hot Dogs are made with Ricos Gourmet Nacho cheddar cheese sauce, fresh Pico de Gallo and avocado all loaded on a grilled bratwurst and nestled in a soft bun.

A few weeks back, I made a really delicious family recipe for Cheesy Taco Pasta and the nacho cheese love isn’t stopping there. The baseball season officially begins March 29th and I am feeling the inspiration! I couldn’t think of a food more baseball than a hot dog but of course, we had to put a little twist on it with these Mexican Hot Dogs.

I feel as though the beginning of baseball season is the true sign that spring is here and after this incredibly long winter, I am more than ready for it. Nothing sounds better at the moment than some grilled food, a cold beverage and just sitting back to watch a bit of baseball. Bring it on!

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Mexican Hot Dogs with Nacho Cheese

Mexican Hot Dogs with Nacho Cheese are a great baseball game day food because they are simple, really tasty and don’t really need to abide by a strict recipe. You just need to visit your local Walmart to grab some soft buns, your favorite bratwurst or beef franks, a fresh Pico de Gallo, avocado and the Ricos Nacho cheddar cheese sauce to make this hot dog complete. A few minutes of prep to heat up the Ricos Cheese Sauce, dice some produce and grill up those hot dogs and you are all set to watch the game.

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Mexican Hot Dogs are made with Ricos Gourmet Nacho cheddar cheese sauce, fresh Pico de Gallo and avocado all loaded on a grilled bratwurst and soft bun.

Yields: 6 servings

  • 15 ounce can Ricos Gourmet Nacho cheddar cheese sauce
  • 6 hot dog buns
  • 6 Bratwurst (any type of sausage/beef frank your family loves will work)
  • Pico de Gallo
  • 1 avocado
  1. Prep the Pico de Gallo.
  2. Dice the avocado.
  3. Let your grill heat up and toss the Bratwurst on. Cook on a medium heat according to package directions which is typically 10-12 minutes or 15-20 minutes.
  4. While the hot dogs are grilling, heat your Ricos Gourmet Nacho cheddar cheese sauce on the stovetop on a medium heat for 10 minutes stirring often.
  5. Assemble your hot dogs with a layer of Ricos Gourmet Nacho cheddar cheese sauce, a spoonful of Pico de Gallo and a few avocado slices.
  • Preparation time: 7 minutes
  • Cook time: 12 minutes

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