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Bacon, Onion, and Cheese Hot Dogs

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
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

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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