This is a total summer recipe. Or a total Cinco de Mayo recipe. Not a recipe one would typically share on a Monday in March. Unless, of course, you have been experiencing the amazing weather that we have been experiencing in Seattle the last week. We’re talkin’ sunny and mid 60s. I know that might not sound like much but for those of us that are accustomed to rain, clouds and 40 this time of year, this is darn near paradise and has got me in the mood to do what I do in the summer: put guacamole on all the things. Today it’s Bacon Wrapped Guacamole Hot Dogs.

Wrapping a hot dog in bacon is one of those things that you hear about and think “really? Do we really need to be wrapping bacon around hot dogs?”

The answer: No, we probably don’t need to.

The second half of that answer: But oh my gosh we SO want to.

And sometimes, we should just do what we want.

Bacon wrapped hot dogs are just enough of a change on the original hot dog to make it feel like a whole other meal. The bacon doesn’t get super crispy but it adds a nice smoky crunch to the dogs.

Of course, like all hot dogs, you could add anything you want to bacon wrapped hot dogs and I’m sure they would be good.

A little cream cheese for a true Seattle dog would be divine.

Chili would be pretty fantastic.

Even a good ol’ fashioned dog topped with ketchup, mustard, relish and onions would be amazing because guys, BACON WRAPPED HOT DOGS.

I decided to do a southwestern theme (see previous comment about putting guacamole on all the things when the sun comes out) and top our bacon wrapped hot dogs with fresh made guacamole, fresh made pico de gallo and a little crumble of cotija cheese.

I enjoyed mine with a Corona and lime because, I mean really, why wouldn’t you?

Bacon Wrapped Guacamole Hot Dogs
20m
Prep
10m
Cook
30m
Total

Servings

4

Ingredients

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs:
  • 4 hot dogs
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 4 hot dog buns
  • cotija cheese
Pico de Gallo:
  • 2 medium tomatoes (seeded and diced)
  • 1/4 medium yellow onion diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno (seeded and diced)
  • salt to taste
Guacamole:
  • 2 medium avocados (pit removed)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Make pico de gallo by combining all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Let set at room temperature until ready to use.
  2. To make guacamole, mash avocados together. Mix in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Wrap hot dogs in bacon. The bacon should stick to the hot dog without a toothpick but you can use one if desired.
  5. Cook hot dogs until bacon is cooked and hot dogs are warmed through.
  6. Place hot dogs in buns, top with guacamole, pico de gallo and crumbled cotija cheese.
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Deseree

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25 Reviews

  1. basketball stars August 3, 2022

    The bacon-wrapped hot dog completely makes sense to me. Everything should, in my opinion, be covered with bacon!

  2. Erin Gribben March 10, 2015

    These would be perfect for a summer cookout. My family loves guacamole and Mexican food in general. I know that these would be a hit. :D

  3. Holly N @Spend With Pennies March 9, 2015

    I love hot dogs… especially with unique toppings! These sound awesome!

  4. Deseree March 9, 2015

    Yes, yes you can. It’s got bacon so it’s practically a breakfast food ;)

  5. Deseree March 9, 2015

    haha guacamole does have a tendency to make one say HUBBA HUBBA :) Thanks friend!

  6. Deseree March 9, 2015

    Me too! Thank you Chris : )

  7. Deseree March 9, 2015

    Thanks Judy!

  8. Deseree March 9, 2015

    You are so right!

  9. Deseree March 9, 2015

    Thanks Catherine!

  10. Deseree March 9, 2015

    Thank you! My guys sure did!

  11. Deseree March 9, 2015

    Pretty sure you’re right about the everything tastes better wrapped in bacon comment. I’m going to have to agree with you. :)

  12. Deseree March 9, 2015

    Yes you do!

  13. Deseree March 9, 2015

    Thank you!

  14. Deseree March 9, 2015

    Thanks! Guacamole on everything is pretty much my motto :)

  15. Patricia Conte March 9, 2015

    These look and sound great! I had my first Sonoran Dog not too long ago, despite having lived in AZ for 18 years! I could eat guacamole on everything!

  16. Susan Pridmore March 9, 2015

    What a great idea for dressing up a hot dog!!! I love anything with guacamole!

  17. Terri Steffes March 9, 2015

    Gotta have one NOW.

  18. Lisa MarcAurele March 9, 2015

    I find everything tastes better wrapped in bacon. This recipe is perfect. I’d probably leave out the bun, but otherwise, a great combo.

  19. Milisa Armstrong March 9, 2015

    Oh my word! My guys would love it!

  20. Lady Gourmet March 9, 2015

    These look so good! I wish I had this for dinner tonight…the guacamole is a delicious idea. xo, Catherine

  21. Pam Armstrong Greer March 9, 2015

    I totally get the bacon wrapped hot dog. I think pretty much everything should be wrapped in bacon!

  22. Judy @ I'm Bored, Let's Go March 9, 2015

    Now this looks like a hot dog I would like!

  23. Chris March 9, 2015

    I’m a fool for guacamole and tex-mex flavors. These look fantastic!

  24. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness March 9, 2015

    Ha! I totally have a bacon wrapped hot dog recipe too, so I TOTALLY feel ya that we need to do it!
    And with guacamole? HUBBA HUBBA, I NEED. Pinned!

  25. Jenn @ Peas and Crayons March 9, 2015

    Can I have one of these for breakfast!? You’ve got me starrrrrving! =)

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