Cheddarwurst Jalapeño Hot Dog with Crispy Bacon & Spicy Mayo
Cheddarwurst Jalapeño Hot Dog with Crispy Bacon & Spicy Mayo
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Servings
3
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Packed with bold flavor and just the right amount of heat, thisCheddarwurst Jalapeño Hot Dog is the ultimate summer bite. Topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, red onion, crispy bacon bits, spicy mayo, and cilantro,it’s a backyard BBQ favorite that brings the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and refreshing.
Ingredients
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3 Herd & Grace Cheddarwurst Sausages with Jalapeño
3 quality hot dog buns (toasted if desired)
1 cup baby cherry tomatoes
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 small red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Spicy mayo (store-bought or see below)
Freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
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4 slices thick-cut Campo Grande bacon
½ cup mayo
1 tbsp Sriracha (or more to taste)
1 tsp lime juice
For the Hot Dog:
For The Bacon Bites:
Optional Spicy Mayo:
Directions
Make the Bacon Bits:
Chop bacon into small pieces.
Cook in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 7–10 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Optionally, season with cracked black pepper while still warm.
Prepare The Toppings:
Wash the cherry tomatoes and dice red onion.
Toss together in a small bowl with a pinch of salt and a bit of chopped cilantro.
If making spicy mayo from scratch, whisk mayo, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl.
Cook the Sausages
Grill or pan-sear the Cheddarwurst sausages over medium heat until heated through and nicely browned (about 5–7 minutes).
Assemble the Hot Dogs
Place each sausage into a toasted bun.
Spoon the tomato-onion-cilantro mix over the top.
Drizzle generously with spicy mayo.
Sprinkle with fresh bacon bits.
Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.