Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Cheese-Stuffed Tex-Mex Hot Dogs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 hot dogs
4 slices extra thin smoked bacon
2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese monterey jack cheese or 2 ounces colby cheese, cut into four thin strips
4 hot dog buns
Toppings
sour cream
avocado, chopped
hot salsa or mild salsa
pico de gallo
canned jalapeno slices (or fresh)
onion, chopped
cilantro, chopped

Preparation

Preheat the grill to medium-high.
With the tip of a small, sharp knife, make a slit along each hot dog's entire length, cutting down about two-thirds of the way through its diameter. Evenly place the cheese strips inside the slit in each hot dog.
Wrap the bacon in a spiral around each hot dog, then secure the bacon with a toothpick on each side.
Place the hot dogs on the grill and cook, turning once, until the bacon is crisp, about 5 - 8 minutes.
When the hot dogs are done, remove the toothpicks and place each hot dog into a bun.
Garnish with toppings of choice.