Glorified Hot Dogs

Name: Glorified Hot Dogs
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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

"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."

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.
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.