What you need:
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- Bacon bits
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 8 hot dogs
- 8 hot dog buns
- Cilantro for garnish
Directions:
- Place 1/2 cup water in a large skillet. Add hot dogs and cook over medium-high heat until the water evaporates.
- Add 2 Tbsp. butter and cook hot dogs for for 5 to 6 minutes, browning on all sides.
- Meanwhile, stir together cream cheese, 1 Tbsp. minced jalapeno, 3 Tbsp. crumbled bacon, and 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese in a medium bowl. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread 1 to 2 Tbsp. cream cheese mixture onto each hot dog bun.
- Top with a hot dog then sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Place on a foil lined baking sheet and broil for about 30 seconds or until cheese melts.
- Garnish with cilantro, if desired, and serve.
Recipe from Our Life Tastes Good
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