Bacon
Burger Dogs were discussed at length on
"The Cosby Show" in the 80's.
While we never saw Cliff and Theo
Huxtable eating Bacon Burger Dogs, we at
johnnyroadtrip.com were sufficiently
impressed to try to make our own
version.
Time Required:
For prep, it takes a while the first
time you make them; allow an hour for 15
BBD's. After that you get the hang
of it. Cooking time is 20-20
minutes.
Skill Required:
Minimal cooking skills needed;
tremendous gastrointestinal skills
required, and possibly a cardiologist or
at least a defibrillator
Ingredients:
About 6-8 ounces of
ground beef per Bacon Burger Dog
(BBD)
One top-notch hot dog
per BBD; use long-and-narrow dogs,
not the shorter and plumper variety
Two strips of bacon
per BBD
Sub/hoagie roll
Ketchup and/or
mustard; this is up for debate and
depends on personal preference.
While hot dogs generally call for
mustard-only, and hamburgers
ketchup-only, many feel that the BBD
can handle both. Many also
feel the BBD requires no condiments
or possibly only chili or chopped
onions. Please
excuse us for rambling, but this
important topic deserves our time
and consideration.
Steps:
Grab a handful of
ground beef and spread it out flat
in the shape of a square that is not
as long as your hot dogs; you want
about 6-8 ounces per BBD
Place a hot dog on
the beef and roll it up
Press the beef
together so the hot dog is wrapped
up; the ends of the dog should stick
out
Wrap the burger/dog
combo in two strips of bacon, so
that the bacon runs diagonally
around the Burger Dog
Grill for 20-30
minutes over medium heat; you want
the beef to cook without burning the
bacon
Serve on a sub roll
or hoagie roll
See pictures below
for inspiration
Condiments are a
personal preference; ketchup,
mustard, and chili are all
acceptable, in any combination.
Chopped onions are a nice touch as
well.
