BLT Hot Dogs
So you’ve had a BLT before, but have you had a BLT Hot Dog?
If you have not, friends – it’s something that you just have to try!
What do I need to make a BLT Hot Dog?
The concept is really the same as making a BLT.
You will need:
- hot dogs (I like the all beef ones)
- bacon
- tomato
- lettuce – I like using romaine leaf lettuce for this because the shape of it ‘nestles’ the hot dog
- mayonnaise – I recommend Duke’s
- black pepper, to taste
- hot dog buns
How do you make a BLT Dog?
You can cook the bacon separately and just lie it in the bun, but I like to take the bacon and wrap it around the hot dog – and then slowly cook it in a skillet, rotating often, until the bacon is cooked and crispy. By this time, the hot dog will be perfectly cooked too.
It might sound like a small thing – but it really does make a huge flavor and texture difference when you take the time to wrap the bacon around the hot dog and cook it in a frying pan. I tested air frying it but the hot dog was pretty much burnt by the time that the bacon was done, while cooking it in a skillet produced perfect bacon and a perfect weenie each and every time.
After you get your bacon wrapped hot dog cooked, it’s time to add the L & T (lettuce and tomato!)
Slather your hot dog bun with mayonnaise (I am a Duke’s girl) . Next add your lettuce. I like to use a leaf lettuce for this such as romaine. It’s shape naturally ‘hugs’ the hot dog and it just fits better. Shredded lettuce also works well.
Next, add your sliced tomato and a little bit of black pepper on the tomato to taste.
Scroll down to get the printable recipe!
BLT Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- beef hot dogs
- bacon
- mayonnaise
- lettuce
- ripe red tomato sliced
- black pepper to taste
- hot dog buns
Instructions
- Take the bacon and wrap it around the hot dog - and then slowly cook it in a skillet, rotating often, until the bacon is cooked and crispy. By this time, the hot dog will be perfectly cooked too.
- After you get your bacon wrapped hot dog cooked, it’s time to add the L & T (lettuce and tomato!)
- Next, add your sliced tomato and a little bit of black pepper on the tomato to taste.
Excellent!! Will try it for sure.