Description
Mexican Hot Dogs are a flavorful twist on the classic American hot dog, wrapped in crispy bacon and topped with sautéed peppers and onions, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, hot sauce, and sour cream. This recipe combines smoky, spicy, and creamy elements for a deliciously satisfying street-style treat perfect for any casual meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Dogs
- 4 slices of bacon
- 4 jumbo hot dogs
Vegetable Toppings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ onion, sliced
- ½ red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 jalapeño peppers, sliced
Assembly
- 4 hot dog buns
- Pico de Gallo (store bought or homemade, see notes)
- Cotija cheese (regular shredded cheese works too)
- Hot sauce, to taste
- Sour cream, for drizzling
Instructions
- Wrap the bacon: Take each hot dog and wrap one slice of bacon around it completely, making sure the bacon is secure and covers the hot dog evenly.
- Cook the bacon-wrapped hot dogs: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the bacon-wrapped hot dogs in the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning regularly so the bacon browns and crisps on all sides. Once cooked, remove the hot dogs from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté the vegetables: If there isn’t enough bacon grease left in the skillet, add the tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced onions, red bell peppers, and jalapeño peppers to the pan. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, then sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables soften and develop a golden-brown color.
- Reheat the hot dogs: Return the bacon-wrapped hot dogs to the skillet with the sautéed peppers and onions. Cook together for a couple more minutes over medium heat to let the flavors meld and ensure the hot dogs are warmed through.
- Assemble the hot dogs: Place each hot dog into a hot dog bun. Spoon the sautéed peppers and onions generously over each hot dog.
- Add toppings: Top each assembled Mexican hot dog with pico de gallo, a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce, a swirl of sour cream, and a sprinkle of cotija cheese or shredded cheese of your choice.
Notes
- If you prefer making your own pico de gallo, combine diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, lime juice, and salt to taste.
- Use gloves when handling jalapeño peppers to avoid irritation.
- You can substitute cotija cheese with crumbled feta or shredded Monterey Jack cheese if unavailable.
- Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your desired level of spiciness.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Mexican hot dogs, bacon wrapped hot dogs, spicy hot dogs, pico de gallo hot dogs, street food, jalapeño hot dogs
