Mexican Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs with Sautéed Peppers and Onions Recipe
These Mexican Hot Dogs combine crispy bacon-wrapped jumbo hot dogs with sautéed onions, peppers, and jalapeños, topped with fresh pico de gallo, cotija cheese, hot sauce, and sour cream—delivering a flavorful twist on a classic snack that’s perfect for any casual meal or gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Dogs and Bacon
- 4 slices of bacon
- 4 jumbo hot dogs
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ onion, sliced
- ½ red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 jalapeño peppers, sliced
Buns and Toppings
- 4 hot dog buns
- Pico de Gallo (store bought or homemade, see notes)
- Cotija cheese or shredded cheese, as preferred
- Hot sauce, to taste
- Sour cream, to taste
Instructions
- Wrap Bacon: Wrap each jumbo hot dog with one slice of bacon, ensuring it is fully covered.
- Cook Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon-wrapped hot dogs and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning frequently until the bacon is browned and crispy on all sides. Remove the hot dogs and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add olive oil if there isn’t enough bacon grease left. Add the sliced onions, red bell pepper, and jalapeño peppers. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables are softened and lightly browned.
- Reheat Hot Dogs: Return the hot dogs to the skillet with the sautéed peppers and onions. Let everything cook together over medium heat for a couple more minutes until the hot dogs are heated through and the flavors meld.
- Assemble Hot Dogs: Place each hot dog inside a bun. Spoon the sautéed peppers and onions over the hot dogs.
- Add Toppings: Top each hot dog with a generous amount of pico de gallo, a drizzle of hot sauce, sour cream, and a sprinkle of cotija cheese or shredded cheese to finish.
Notes
- If you prefer, you can make your own pico de gallo using diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- You can adjust the amount of jalapeño peppers based on your heat preference.
- Regular shredded cheese can be used as an alternative to cotija cheese.
- For a crispier bacon, pre-cook the bacon slices slightly before wrapping the hot dogs.
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