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When it comes to the best summer hot dog, these grilled bacon-wrapped cheese and sauerkraut stuffed hot dogs are the best bite of the summer!
How I Summer
Summer is synonymous with sizzling grills and mouthwatering hot dogs. But if you’re looking to take your hot dog game to the next level, look no further. These grilled bacon-wrapped cheese and sauerkraut stuffed hot dogs are a game-changer.
Grab Your Ingredients
This recipe is so simple and only requires a few ingredients:
- Hot Dogs – Go with the larger size either from Meat ‘n Bone or Costco
- Frank’s Sauerkraut
- Bacon
- Cheese
Prep The Hot Dogs
- Split each hot dog lengthwise but not all the way through. Place some cheese into the hotdog slit. Evenly divide the sauerkraut and stuff that into the slit.
- Starting at one end of the hot dog, place a piece of bacon at the end, secure it with a toothpick, and wrap it around the hotdog.
- Grab a second piece of bacon, wrap, and add 1-2 more toothpicks to secure.* Do not wrap too tight!
- Cover the hotdogs with plastic wrap and place them in the fridge for an hour.
Chef’s Tip: Soaking Toothpicks
I’m sure most of you know this but maybe not everyone does. When you go to cook or grill using wooding toothpicks, you must soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using them in your dish. This way they won’t catch fire when grilling
Fire Up The Grill
You can make these on a gas, pellet, or charcoal grill.
- Preheat the grill to 400F. Grill 5-6 minutes per side until the bacon is cooked through, cheese is melted, & hot dog has plumped. Plate and remove the toothpicks, carefully.
Add More Cheese
Now this is my favorite part because well, there’s more cheese. Go with your favorite cheesesauce recipe. Honestly, I’m crushing HARD on these cheese sauce mixes from Hoosier Hill (I’ll link them):
Every Cookout Needs This
When I first thought about creating this hot dog I knew that the concept of a grilled, bacon-wrapped, and stuffed hot dog would be amazing but when I took that first bite I was blown away but just how AMAZING it truly was!
The Perfect Summer Hot Dog
This hot dog is perfect and something that needs to be on everyone’s cookout menu this summer! Coming from a girl who loves ketchup and mustard on her hot dogs, this honestly is a million times better!
Recipe Substitutions & Additions
This is my favorite part of recipes, so let’s see how I can help you mix things up!
- Hot Dogs – you can go with all beef, steak, chicken, or even go with kielbasa and sausages
- Cheese – go with what you love but I would avoid super soft cheese like fresh mozzarella or brie. Pepperjack, Cheddar, Gouda, Swiss, or a mixture of these would be amazing. I would just go with “sticks” of cheese versus shredded.
- Bacon – Go with regular-cut versus thicker-cut bacon
- Sauerkraut – seriously, Frank’s is the only sauerkraut as it’s THE BEST
Ultimate Summer Hot Dogs – Grilled Bacon Wrapped & Stuffed
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Category: hot dogs, cheesy, grill, cookout foods, bbq hot dog
- Method: grill
- Cuisine: hot dogs, cheesy, grill, cookout foods, bbq hot dog
When it comes to the best summer hot dog, these grilled bacon-wrapped cheese and sauerkraut stuffed hot dogs are the best bite of the summer!
Ingredients
- 6 Club-size hot dogs or 8 regular size
- Two-14 ounce cans of Frank’s Sauerkraut well drained and divided
- 6–8 strips of cheese
- 1 pound regular cut bacon
- Water-Soaked toothpicks
- Cheese sauce
- 6–8 hearty hot dog buns
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 400°F. Split each hot dog lengthwise but not all the way through. Place 1 -1 1/2 pieces of cheese into the hotdog slit. Evenly divide 14 ounces of sauerkraut and stuff that into the slit.
- Starting at one end of the hot dog, place a piece of bacon at the end, secure it with a toothpick, and wrap it around the hotdog. Grab a second piece of bacon, wrap, and add 1-2 more toothpicks to secure.* Do not wrap too tight! Cover the hotdogs with plastic wrap and place them in the fridge for an hour.
- Grill 5-6 minutes per side until the bacon is cooked through, cheese is melted, & hot dog has plumped. Plate and remove the toothpicks.
- To each bun add a bedding of sauerkraut, the cooked billionaire hot dog, and finish with a drizzle of cheese sauce
Eden says
My son and his friends went crazy over these! A new favorite!
Lori says
Thank you so much Eden!
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Cathleen says
I am definitely going to be making these hot dogs this summer! Thank you so much for such a great recipe, I am so excited to try them! 🙂
Lori says
They definitely are a must make this summer!
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LaKita says
This is my kind of hot dog AND it’s wrapped in bacon! I cannot wait to fire up the grill with these soon!
Lori says
Bacon makes everything better!
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Jamie says
Oh wow! This recipe definitely takes hot dogs to another level. I served these for a backyard bbq and people loved it!
Lori says
Many thanks!
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Erin says
Such an upgrade from regular hot dogs! They were delicious. Can’t wait to make them again. Thanks!
Lori says
So happy you loved them; thank you!
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Amy Liu Dong says
I made this for my kids and they loved it. It is super easy and so delicious, definitely perfect for summer cookout!
Lori says
So happy to hear that Amy!
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DK says
Yes – I was looking for a summer hot dog recipe! This one just hits the spot – sausage wrapped in bacon, amazing!
Lori says
So happy you loved it!
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Megane says
How good are these dogs! You are talking my love language and I couldn’t resist. Hubby had the kraut and I just had a heap of mustard and pickles. Delicious!
Lori says
OMG LOVE the addition of mustard and pickles!!!
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Gwynn says
Grilled hot dogs are a favorite of mine and these are over the top good! You had me at bacon!
Lori says
Bacon always makes everything better 🙂
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veenaazmanov says
Thanks. I just loved the combination and I loved this delicious Hot Dogs. Perfect for a party, snack box or any meal too. Delicious and yum.
Lori says
Thank you so much! It’s so easy to make and always a hit at a cookout!
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