Easy Backyard BBQ Recipes~ Bacon Burger Dog

Hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill are an easy summer barbecue staple. Here’s a recipe, courtesy of Aaron McCargo Jr. and Wright® Brand Bacon, that puts a new twist on the hamburger and the hot dog. It’s a fun recipe for backyard cookouts, because it’s easy, and you can do the prep ahead, then throw them on the grill or in the oven when your guests arrive.

Bacon Burger-Style Hot Dog

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon cracked black pepper

2 tablespoons Worchestershire sauce

6 strips uncooked Wright® Brand Smoked Bacon

1/4 cup jalapeño peppers, chopped

1 cup shredded Colby cheese

4 hot dog buns

8 strips uncooked Wright® Brand Smoked Bacon

Oven Preparation Instructions:

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. While oven is preheating, in a medium size bowl mix ground beef, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce; set aside.
3. Cook 10 strips of Wright® Brand Smoked Bacon according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly, then coursely chop.
4. In another medium bowl, gently toss the cooked bacon pieces with jalapeños and cheese; set aside.
5. Divide burger meat into quarters and roll each quarter between two pieces of plastic wrap to a 6-inch by 4-inch square.
6. Place 1/4 of the cooked bacon, jalapeño and cheese filling down the middle of each square. Roll and seal meat into hot dog shape.
7. Wrap each burger dog with two strips of uncooked Wright® Brand Smoked Bacon from end to end, securing with a toothpick.
8. Place burger dogs in an oven-safe baking dish or skillet and cook in oven for 25 – 30 minutes, or until desired crispness is achieved.
9. Remove burger dogs from oven, take out toothpicks, place burger dogs on hot dog buns and enjoy!

Grilling Preparation Instructions

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15-20 minutes

1. While grill is preheating, prepare steps 1 through 6 as directed above.
2. Place burger dogs on medium-hot grill and cook approximately 15-20 minutes with lid closed, turning every 2-3 minutes or until cooked.
3. Remove burger dogs from grill, place on hot dog buns and enjoy!

These can be a great conversation piece at your party. Is it a burger or is it a hot dog? Let your guests decide.

Image courtesy of Wright® Brand Bacon