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Mexican Hot Dogs

Mexican hot dogs bring together smoky bacon, creamy avocado, and tangy pico de gallo in one glorious handheld meal. These street food favorites combine the best of American grilling with bold Mexican flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6 hot dogs
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican American Fusion
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

For the Hot Dogs
  • 6 beef hot dogs all beef franks work best
  • 6 strips bacon regular cut not thick
  • 6 bolillo rolls or soft hot dog buns
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for grilling
For the Pico de Gallo
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes diced small
  • 1/4 cup white onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Toppings
  • 1 ripe avocado sliced or mashed
  • 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • Pickled jalapenos to taste
  • Yellow mustard for drizzling
  • Hot sauce optional

Equipment

  • Grill or large cast iron skillet
  • Tongs for flipping
  • Sharp knife for chopping toppings
  • Cutting board
  • Small mixing bowl for pico de gallo
  • Toothpicks to secure bacon
  • Basting brush for oil

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Pico de Gallo: Combine diced tomatoes, white onion, cilantro, minced jalapeno, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl. Mix everything together and set aside to let the flavors meld while you prepare the hot dogs.
  2. Prep the Avocado and Toppings: Slice the avocado and squeeze a little lime juice over it to prevent browning. Arrange all your toppings in small bowls or on a platter so everything is ready for assembly.
  3. Wrap the Hot Dogs with Bacon: Take one strip of bacon and wrap it in a spiral around each hot dog, starting at one end. Secure both ends of the bacon with toothpicks to prevent unraveling during cooking.
  4. Preheat Your Cooking Surface: Heat your grill to medium high heat or warm a cast iron skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Brush the grates or pan lightly with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
  5. Cook the Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs: Place the wrapped hot dogs on the grill or skillet and cook for 10 to 12 minutes total. Rotate them every 2 to 3 minutes to ensure even browning on all sides.
  6. Toast the Buns: During the last 2 minutes of cooking, place the bolillo rolls or buns cut side down on the grill. Toast until they have light grill marks and feel slightly crispy.
  7. Remove Toothpicks and Rest Briefly: Transfer the cooked hot dogs to a plate and carefully remove the toothpicks. Let them rest for just one minute so the bacon can set and stay in place.
  8. Assemble Your Mexican Hot Dogs: Place each bacon wrapped dog in a toasted bun and add toppings in this order: pico de gallo, avocado slices, Mexican crema drizzle, cotija cheese, and pickled jalapenos. Finish with a zigzag of yellow mustard and hot sauce if desired.

Notes

For extra crispy bacon that stays perfectly wrapped, par cook the bacon strips in the microwave for 60 seconds before wrapping them around the hot dogs. Use room temperature hot dogs so they cook evenly with the bacon wrapper. Store leftover cooked hot dogs and toppings separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.