Fully Loaded Jalapeño Popper Hot Dogs Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese softened
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 4 cooked bacon slices, finely chopped
• ½ cup chopped fresh scallions
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
• 1 package (8 each) hot dogs
• 1 package (8 each) hot dog buns
• 4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
• ⅔ cup crushed potato chips
• 1 to 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced
• 4 cooked bacon slices, finely chopped
• ½ cup grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   To make the cream cheese mixture, place the softened cream cheese, minced jalapeño, grated cheddar, chopped bacon, chopped scallions, and minced garlic in a medium bowl.

2. 2

   Stir until thoroughly combined.

3. 3

   Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a piping bag and cut off the tip. Set aside.

4. 4

   Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.

5. 5

   Once it’s hot, place the hot dogs on the grill, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until hot throughout and lightly charred.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, spread the hot dog buns with softened butter. Set aside.

7. 7

   Remove the hot dogs from the grill and set aside.

8. 8

   Place the buttered buns on the grill, buttered side down, and toast for 1 minute or until golden and slightly crisp.

9. 9

   Remove the buns from the grill and place on a large platter or clean work surface.

10. 10

    Pipe a generous squiggle of the cream cheese mixture onto each bun.

11. 11

    Divide the grilled hot dogs between the buns.

12. 12

    Top the hot dogs with a generous sprinkle of crushed potato chips, sliced jalapeño, chopped bacon, and grated cheddar cheese before serving.