Bacon, Onion, and Cheese Hot Dogs

By wrapping the sausage in bacon and topping it with slow-cooked balsamic onions, the humble hot dog is transformed into a gourmet meal. Melted Gruyère cheese adds a nutty, savory finish.

Bacon, Onion, and Cheese Hot Dogs

By wrapping the sausage in bacon and topping it with slow-cooked balsamic onions, the humble hot dog is transformed into a gourmet meal. Melted Gruyère cheese adds a nutty, savory finish.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• Topping: 2 red onions sliced, 1 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Dogs: 4 thick hot dogs 4 slices smoked bacon
• Finish: 4 tbsp sweet mustard 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese, 4 buns, pickles

Equipment

• Frying pan
• Broiler

Method

 

Instructions

1. Sauté onions slowly for 15 mins. Add sugar/vinegar and cook 15 mins more until sticky and sweet.
2. Prick sausages and wrap each spirally with a slice of bacon (stretch bacon first).
3. Broil 10-15 mins, turning, until bacon is crispy.
4. Top sausages with mustard and Gruyère; broil briefly to melt.
5. Load buns with onions, bacon-wrapped dogs, and chopped pickles.

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