Glorified Hot Dogs
"My parents always made these hot dogs when they barbecued," recalls Cheryl Gillpatrick of Loveland, Colorado. "They were not only a family, but guests liked them, ,too. They're good hot or cold."8 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.
Ingredients
- 1 large whole dill pickle (5 inches)
- 1 block (4 ounces) cheddar or Colby cheese
- 8 hot dogs
- 4 teaspoons prepared mustard
- 8 bacon strips
- 8 hot dog buns
Directions
- Cut pickle lengthwise into eight thin slices. Cut cheese into eight
- 5-in. x 1/2-in. x 1/4-in. sticks. Cut hot dogs in half lengthwise;
- spread cut surfaces with mustard. On eight hot dog halves, layer a
- pickle slice and a cheese stick; top with remaining hot dog halves.
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- Place one end of a bacon strip at the end of each hot dog; push a
- toothpick through the bacon and both hot dog pieces. Firmly wrap
- bacon around each hot dog and secure at the other end with a
- toothpick.
- Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until bacon is
- completely cooked, turning occasionally. Discard toothpicks. Serve
- in buns. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 366 calories, 24 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 1,001 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 14 g protein.