Fourth of July is coming up and there is not a whole lot of places like summertime in Vermont to enjoy a BBQ. Boring old hot dogs and hamburgers with ketchup and mustard is tried and true, but it is also boring. Let’s impress the guests or just surprise the family with a flexible twist on the old dog. The great thing about hot dogs is that it is an easy texture to get right in vegan/vegetarian alternatives as well. tasteofhome.com posted this quick-and-easy recipe to spice up your hot dogs with bacon and avocados for an instant at your next summer BBQ. Some store-bought pico de gallo and guacamole can make this recipe even easier if you are in a pinch. Come and see us at Steeple Market for all your summer BBQ needs.
Recipe photo credit: tasteofhome.com. See this and more recipes for your Fourth of July BBQ at tasteofhome.com
Mexican Hot Dogs (With Bacon)
Equipment
- 1 Grill or preferred way to cook hot dogs
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium avocado
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 hot dogs
- 6 hot dog buns
- 1 small tomato chopped
- 3 tbsp red onion finely chopped
- 3 bacon strips cooked and crumbled
- 1 jalapeno
Instructions
- Mash together the avocado, salt and pepper in a small bowl
- Grill hot dogs, covered over medium heat for 7 – 9 minutes
- Serve in buns topped with avocado, onion, tomato and bacon. Add jalapeno to spice preference.
