BACON-WRAPPED HOT DOGS

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Here's a juicy, delicious and savory meal in a bun! I make these bacon-wrapped hot dogs for picnics, barbecues and tailgate parties, and they always get compliments. To transport, wrap the hot dogs in foil and then in paper. -Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

12 bacon strips
8 cheese beef hot dogs
8 bakery hot dog buns, split and toasted
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
Optional condiments: mayonnaise, ketchup or Dijon mustard

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; cool slightly. Wrap 1-1/2 strips of bacon around each hot dog, securing with toothpicks as needed (do not wrap tightly, or bacon may tear during grilling)., Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes or until bacon is crisp and hot dogs are heated through, turning frequently. Discard toothpicks. Serve hot dogs in buns with onion and sauerkraut; top with condiments of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.