These healthier bacon wrapped hot dogs are covered in homemade salsa verde and queso fresco. Quick, easy and great for kids or adults!
Remember that day that I made healthy chicken enchildas for breakfast because I had a disappointing restaurant experience?
Well, “Food Disappointment…..The sequel” has happened in the land of Taylor.
I have had a SERIOUS paleo burger craving for about a month (usually I am not the biggest fan) and it was time to cave.
I had been ignoring aforementioned craving due to fear and food issues but, like I mentioned last week, I am seriously trying to kick that in the butt.
So, we went to Red Robin. They are KNOWN for their burgers so I figured it was a safe bet.
🙁
I ordered the Guacamole Bacon Cheeseburger. I mean, come on, how can cheese, avocado and bacon go wrong. (Foreshadowing)
I was so excited for a messy, burger all over my face, in my hair and probably even my toes (too much?) experience…and then, my burger was dry.
And if I was playing hide and seek with guacamole and bacon, they would win. Because I could not find them anywhere.
I think I am cursed with going out to eat and I should just sit at home and eat my favorite oatmeal recipe with blueberry cheesecake swirl all day.
Again, I had to remedy the situation.
Since there have been quite a few Burger recipes lately, like a jalapeno popper burger and a Hawaiian pizza burger, I decided to throw something new at you; a hotdog (read: I haven’t had one in YEARS, so I really just wanted one for myself, because I’m selfish like that.)
HOW-EV-ER, after all the recent failings lately, it could not be no ordinary hot dog. No siree Bob, it could not.
So, I covered it with cheese (Y), made it a BACON wrapped hot dog (E) and added HOMEMADE (S) Salsa Verde (!!!)
Did you even know how crazy easy it is to make your own salsa verde? AND it tastes better than its evil twin (the canned stuff.)
Plus, roasting the tomatillos (funnest worst to say in all the evers) and jalapenos gives a smokey flavor that is the bomb diggity.
Is that a cool thing to say anymore? I do not know.
These little bacon wrapped hot dogs are about 42.5 billion times healthier than my burger experience, and about 43 billion times more Nom City.
Pro tip: Make sure you wash your hands REALLY well after cutting jalapeno peppers before touching something like, well, your eyeballs.
Not that I know anything about that.

Ingredients
- Salsa verde:
- 2 cup Medium tomatillos just over 1/4 once broiled and mashed
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
- Juiced from the roasted tomatillos and jalapeno.
- 1 Tbsp garlic minced *
- 2 Tbsp Onion diced
- 1/4 Cilantro roughly chopped
- Salt/pepper to taste
- 2 Turkey Franks
- 2 Slices of Turkey bacon
- 2 Whole wheat hot dog buns
- 2 Oz Queso Fresco crumbled
Instructions
- To make the salsa verde:
- Line a small baking tray with tinfoil and turn your broiled to high.
- Peel the papery skin off the tomatillos and place them, along with the jalapeno pepper, onto the prepared baking tray and broil until the skin goes dark, about 15 mins. Flip and repeat for another 10-15 mins. My jalapeno was done a little bit before the tomatillos, so I just took it out earlier.
- Mash up the tomatillo and place it into a medium food processor. Also, roughly chop the 1/2 of the jalapeno (about 1 tbsp chopped) and it in as well. **
- Add the rest of the ingredients into the food processor and process until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- heat your grill up to medium heat.
- Wrap one slice of turkey bacon around each turkey frank, and place cut side down on the grill.
- Grill until each side is cooked and is nice and charred.
- To assemble:
- Spread some of the Salsa verde along one side (or both if you like!) of a bun, and place a turkey frank on top. Cover with queso fresco and DEVOUR!
Tips & Notes:
** This salsa verde is quite mild, so feel free to add more jalapeno! But, like the garlic, add a little bit at a time as it easily get's much to spicy. I learned from experience.
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Toni | BoulderLocavore says
Okay I’m dying right now. I will remember to never visit your blog when I’m remotely hungry! These are fantastic.
Taylor Kiser says
Haha I do that ALL the time. WORST! But thank you Toni!
Consuelo - Honey & Figs says
Ahhh those restaurant experiences are the worst :'( Glad you got to eat something as delicious as these hot dogs in the end! They look fantastic and I love how they’re healthier than most versions! Also, the bacon + jalapeños addition is a pretty brilliant one! I want these noooooow please <3
Taylor Kiser says
Aren’t they?! Glad you can feel my pain!
Thank you so much girlfriend, If they would keep better, I would totally air mail you one 😉 xoxo
Justine@CookingandBeer says
UGH! I hate it when a restaurant lets you down, especially when you are craving something in particular! I’m so sorry :(. I totally feel for you….Buuuuuut these hot dogs! You are killing me! Totally in love with this idea and absolutely LOVING the salsa verde addition! Yums!
Taylor Kiser says
Well I appreciate the sympathy girlfriend!! Thank you!
I actually thought about you when I made these, because you made some incredible dogs! Thanks Justine! 🙂
Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says
Seriously, best hot dogs evah!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Kelly!
Beth @ bethcakes says
I love the idea of a bacon wrapped hot dog! And salsa verde and queso fesco being on it. Such a great idea! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much Beth! Happy Monday!
Sarah@WholeAndHeavenlyOven says
Oh, man. I have had TERRIBLE experiences with raw jalapenos. It’s like they hate me or something and want to get revenge on me by making my hands burn and sting all day. Needless to say, I now know to wear gloves. Haha! And these hot dogs?? Girl, my eyeballs just about popped outta my head. BACON-WRAPPED TOO?? Geez, I’m drooling and I kind of NEED this for dinner tonight. Possibly even breakfast tomorrow. LOL. Gorgeous photos too, Taylor! Pinned.
Taylor Kiser says
I think that they are out to get me too girlfriend!! I am totally gonna join the glove party!
Hahaha I love your lingo Sarah! Thank you so much for the love…I think it would make an EPIC breakfast
oh, and thanks for photo <3...Hot dogs are seriously hard to make pretty!!
Julie @ Girl on the Move says
Definitely pinning this for later!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much lady! xoxo 🙂
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
Jalapeño is eyes — the worst!! It’d be worth it for these babies though. <3
Taylor Kiser says
Yes. Yes it was. Haha! Thanks girl!
Karen says
Bummer about the restaurant burger. I ate out so infrequently (which is in itself a bummer because I love to eat out!) that when it’s not good I am seriously hurt. Yes hurt, as in Why did you do this to me? [Queue the dramatic music….. ] I guess that’s why we work hard to cook well at home.
Thanks for the salsa recipe. I always make salsa but have never thought to make salsa verde. This looks like a very simple recipe that yields a delicious result so I look forward to making it. As for the hot dogs – Yum!
Enjoy the gifts of today!
Taylor Kiser says
That is exactly why I was so bummed! I never eat out, so when I do and it’s a disappointment, it’s major! I love your drama Karen, I am exactly the same! 😉
The salsa is CRAZY easy and equally as crazy yummy, I hope that you love it!
Thank you, you too! 🙂
Kelly - LEFT SIDE OF THE TABLE says
Props MRS FFF, this hot dog recipe looks pretty damn good!! Queso fresco 😀 and homemade salsa verde!! SO unique from any hot dog i’ve ever had that’s for sure! Everyone is posting hot dog recipes right now! Probably because it’s SUMMER! I haven’t even had a hot dog yet this year, should probably change that! Thanks lovely :*
Taylor Kiser says
Well thank you pretty lady! This was the first time I had ever even eaten Queso Freso, and it sure as heck won’t be my last!
SO WEIRD RIGHT? Yesterday I saw like 10 of them, I seriously thought I somehow missed it was National Hot Dog Day!
I think you should change that…and eat this 😉 xo