Description

These Irresistible Jalapeño Popper Hot Dogs combine spicy jalapeños, creamy cheese, and smoky bacon wrapped around juicy beef franks, all nestled in soft brioche buns. Topped with a touch of hot pepper jelly, this fun and flavorful recipe brings a delicious twist to classic hot dogs, perfect for a savory snack or casual meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Cheese Mixture

3/4 cup cream cheese (slightly softened)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
1 tsp all-purpose seasoning
2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Main Ingredients

6 beef franks
9 slices thin-cut bacon (to ensure full coverage)
6 large jalapenos (seeded and sliced into strips)
6 brioche hot dog buns
1/2 cup hot pepper jelly

Instructions

Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, freshly grated sharp cheddar, all-purpose seasoning, finely chopped chives, and garlic powder. Stir well until smooth and fully incorporated.
Stuff the Jalapeños: Take the seeded jalapeño slices and fill them generously with the prepared cheese mixture, creating popper-style jalapeños.
Wrap the Hot Dogs: Lay out each beef frank and wrap it with one and a half slices of thin-cut bacon to ensure full coverage. Secure the bacon if necessary with toothpicks.
Assemble the Hot Dogs: Place a few cheese-stuffed jalapeño strips on each bacon-wrapped hot dog, pressing gently to hold them in place.
Cook the Hot Dogs: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon-wrapped hot dogs, turning regularly, until the bacon is crisp and the hot dogs are heated through, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
Toast the Buns: During the last few minutes of cooking, lightly toast the brioche hot dog buns on the grill or skillet until golden and warm.
Assemble and Serve: Place each cooked hot dog in a toasted bun, then drizzle with hot pepper jelly for a sweet and spicy finish. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

Notes

Slicing jalapeños lengthwise into strips helps hold the cheese better on the hot dogs compared to slices.
If you prefer less heat, remove all the seeds carefully, as they carry most of the spice.
Use toothpicks to secure bacon if it tends to unwrap during cooking.
For a crispy exterior, cook over medium heat to allow bacon to render fat and crisp properly without burning.
Hot pepper jelly adds a delightful sweet-spicy contrast but can be substituted with your favorite spicy mustard or sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Keywords: jalapeño popper hot dogs, bacon-wrapped hot dogs, spicy hot dogs, cheese stuffed jalapeños, summer grilling recipes