Two of my favorite BBQ appetizers are the MOINK Ball and the Fatty. Aaron McCargo, Jr of Food Network’s “Big Daddy’s House” has sort of combined both ideas into a tasty “hot dog” treat. Aaron’s talks about cooking these in the oven, but here at The BBQ Grail we are going to encourage you to grill or better yet, smoke yours.
Aaron’s video is sponsored by Wright Brand Bacon and they’ve sent me five coupons for free Wright Brand Bacon. If you’d like a chance for a coupon, leave a comment on this post. On July 1st I’ll draw five winners and notify you through email.
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Thanks for playing along.
Can you please email me a copy of this recipe! They look amazing and I cant wait to make them!!
Bacon Burger-Style Hot Dog: Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons Worchestershire sauce
6 strips uncooked smoked bacon
1/4 cup jalapeño peppers, chopped
1 cup shredded Colby cheese
4 hot dog buns
8 strips uncooked smoked bacon
Oven Preparation Instructions:
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Preheat oven to 400°.
While oven is preheating, in a medium size bowl mix ground beef, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce; set aside.
Cook 10 strips of smoked bacon according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly, then coursely chop.
In another medium bowl, gently toss the cooked bacon pieces with jalapeños and cheese; set aside.
Divide burger meat into quarters and roll each quarter between two pieces of plastic wrap to a 6-inch by 4-inch square.
Place 1/4 of the cooked bacon, jalapeño and cheese filling down the middle of each square. Roll and seal meat into hot dog shape.
Wrap each burger dog with two strips of uncooked smoked bacon from end to end, securing with a toothpick.
Place burger dogs in an oven-safe baking dish or skillet and cook in oven for 25 – 30 minutes, or until desired crispness is achieved.
Remove burger dogs from oven, take out toothpicks, place burger dogs on hot dog buns and enjoy!
Grilling Preparation Instructions
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
While grill is preheating, prepare steps 1 through 6 as directed above.
Place burger dogs on medium-hot grill and cook approximately 15-20 minutes with lid closed, turning every 2-3 minutes or until cooked.
Remove burger dogs from grill, place on hot dog buns and enjoy!
Recipe Courtesy of Aaron McCargo Jr. and Wright Brand Bacon
No better bacon in my book then Wright Brand, I have converted quite a few folks over to Wright brand. I will have to give the bacon burger dog a go looks great
i would love the recipe for bacon burger dog.
thank you, Dona Neubauer
I’d like to know who sells Wright’s bacon products in Baton Rouge. Its the best bacon i’ve ever tasted, bar none! Especially the applewood smoked.
I would like to know if Wright bacon is available in the East. I live in CT and I have never seen it. If it is, I would like to know where.
I love Wright bacon! It’s the only brand I will buy. It’s thick cuts and great quality of meat makes for a wonderful product!
“Is there anything bacon can’t do?” Homer Simpson
Bacon drizzled with Maple Syrup add”s flavour with any combination!
I still want to give this recipe a try. It has been raining for about a month, so haven’t had the grill time. Looks yummy…mmm…bacon…
well anything wrapped in bacon is great thats a given but these look tasty and easy to prepare! i think some really sharp cheddar sticks in the middle would be good too! or a spicy pepper? hmmmmm!!!
I’ll take some bacon.
Oh yeah, I would love to throw down some bacon wrapped corn, or put some in my Wakn’ Bacon alarm clock, just smell the sizzling goodness…mmmmmmm
Bring on the Bacon Explosion!!!
Jason
I’ve thought about that. I think the World Famous Bacon Explosion needs to make an appearance on the BBQ Grail
My kindergartener told me he wants to be a rock star AND a bacon salesman! He loves bacon.
Now that’s awesome!
looks yummy, I’m trying it with a little less bacon and grilling it!! can’t wait
Sounds like something I will try soon. I’m gonna load them up with jalapeno rings for extra flavor!
Ron.
Feed The Buzz!
MOINK Fingers! Great idea! These look really good. I’m thinking about Italian or breakfast sausage too for the ground meat.
If everything was wrapped in bacon and cooked in a smoker there would be no wars.
Amen, my friend.
Brilliant, more bacon per square inch of burger….
MMMMMM…Bacon!!!
You had me at bacon.
I still cant believe that is guy is on food network and SIDE is not! lol
Shouldn’t this be called the MOINK Burger Dog?
What’s an oven?
Mmm… bacon. Send me a coupon and I promise I will wrap the bacon around something and cook it on the smoker. Better yet, I’ll even let you pick what I should cook with it. MOINK is easy, bacon explosions a little more difficult, ABTs and not-ABTs are a piece of cake. How about some bacon-wrapped scallops? C’mon Larry, part with a coupon…