Description
Mexican Hot Dogs are a flavorful twist on the classic hot dog, wrapped in crispy bacon and topped with sautéed peppers, onions, and a medley of vibrant toppings like pico de gallo, cotija cheese, hot sauce, and sour cream. This recipe combines smoky, spicy, and tangy elements to create a deliciously indulgent street-food style treat perfect for any casual meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Dogs and Bacon
- 4 slices of bacon
- 4 jumbo hot dogs
Vegetables and Oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ onion, sliced
- ½ red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 jalapeño peppers, sliced
Buns and Toppings
- 4 hot dog buns
- Pico de Gallo (store bought or homemade)
- Cotija cheese (or regular shredded cheese)
- Hot sauce, to taste
- Sour cream, to taste
Instructions
- Wrap the bacon: Wrap each jumbo hot dog with a slice of bacon, ensuring it is fully covered to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Cook the hot dogs: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the bacon-wrapped hot dogs in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning regularly so the bacon crisps evenly on all sides. Once browned and crispy, transfer the hot dogs to a plate.
- Sauté the vegetables: Use the leftover bacon grease in the skillet; add olive oil if needed. Add the sliced onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño peppers. Sprinkle lightly with salt and sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables are softened and slightly browned.
- Combine and warm through: Return the cooked hot dogs to the skillet with the sautéed peppers and onions. Let everything cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes on medium heat to allow the flavors to meld and the hot dogs to heat through.
- Assemble the Mexican hot dogs: Place each hot dog in a bun. Spoon the sautéed peppers and onions generously over the hot dogs.
- Top your creation: Add a generous amount of pico de gallo over the peppers and onions. Drizzle with hot sauce and sour cream according to your preference. Finally, sprinkle cotija cheese over the top to finish.
Notes
- If you don’t have pico de gallo on hand, you can make a quick version with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Adjust the number of jalapeños to control the heat level.
- Regular shredded cheese can be used as a substitute if cotija cheese is unavailable.
- To avoid soggy buns, toast them lightly before assembly.
- Use tongs to turn the bacon-wrapped hot dogs for even cooking and to prevent bacon from unraveling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Mexican hot dogs, bacon wrapped hot dogs, spicy hot dogs, pico de gallo hot dogs, cotija cheese hot dogs, street food, easy hot dog recipes
