Western Bacon Cheese Dog

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Next-Level Griddle Hot Dogs

Get ready for the ultimate backyard comfort food. These Western Bacon Cheese Dogs take everything you love about a Western bacon cheeseburger and pack it into one smoky, savory, cheesy bite. With crispy bacon-wrapped hot dogs, melty American cheese, crunchy fried onions, and bold BBQ sauce all piled into a toasted brioche bun, it’s a next-level griddle recipe that delivers serious flavor with minimal prep.

Why Use the Char-Griller Flat Iron® Griddle?

The Flat Iron® Griddle provides even heat across the cooking surface, making it perfect for searing bacon-wrapped hot dogs and toasting buns simultaneously. With multiple heat zones, you can keep the bacon crisp while warming cheese and buns without burning anything—ideal for a quick, crowd-pleasing cookout.

Serving Suggestion:

Pair with classic potato salad, coleslaw, or grilled corn on the cob for a full-on backyard BBQ plate. And don’t forget the napkins—these dogs are as messy as they are delicious.

Western Bacon Cheese Dog

Serves:
Cook Time: 0 - 30 min
Skill:
Beginner:
Method:
Griddled

Ingredients

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  • Main

Instructions

  1. 01

    Wrap each hot dog with a strip of thin bacon. Be sure to stretch the bacon slightly so it holds while cooking.

  2. 02

    Preheat your Char-Griller Flat Iron® Griddle to medium-low heat. Place the bacon-wrapped dogs on the griddle and cook slowly to render the fat and crisp the bacon without burning it. Turn occasionally for even browning.

  3. 03

    While the hot dogs are finishing up, place the brioche buns on the griddle until golden and toasted. Don’t skip this—nobody likes a cold bun!

  4. 04

    Layer each bun with: 1½ slices of American cheese, one bacon-wrapped hot dog, generous sprinkle of crispy fried onions, heavy drizzle of BBQ sauce.

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