Junk Yard Dog Hotdog
Get ready to unleash your taste buds with the ultimate Junk Yard Dog Hotdog, a loaded masterpiece that takes classic comfort food to the next level. Perfect for grilling season or game day, this indulgent creation features juicy beef hotdogs nestled in warm buns and piled high with hearty chili, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon. Sweet ketchup and tangy mustard bring a nostalgic flair, while pickled jalapeños and diced onions add just the right amount of kick. What truly sets this hotdog apart, though, is the irresistible crunch of crushed potato chips, making every bite a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, this recipe is a must-try for hotdog lovers craving a bold and satisfying twist on a classic favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Beef hotdogs
- 4 pieces Hotdog buns
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Chili (prepared or canned)
- 4 strips crumbled Crispy bacon
- 0.25 cup sliced Pickled jalapeños
- 0.5 cup diced Onion
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 0.5 cup Crushed potato chips
Instructions
Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium heat.
Grill the beef hotdogs for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until heated through and slightly charred.
While the hotdogs cook, warm the chili in a small saucepan over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Split the hotdog buns slightly and lightly warm them on the grill or in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
Assemble the Junk Yard Dogs: place one grilled hotdog in each bun.
Top each hotdog with a generous spoonful of warm chili.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chili so it begins to melt slightly.
Add crumbled bacon, diced onion, and a few slices of pickled jalapeños to each hotdog.
Drizzle yellow mustard and ketchup on top for added flavor.
Finish with a sprinkle of crushed potato chips for an irresistible crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious chaos of flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2193 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.7 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.1 g | 250% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 237 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 6463 mg | 281% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.9 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.7 g | ||
| Protein | 86.8 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 980 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1874 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
