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Drink & Dish: Jalapeno Popper Hot Dogs

August 29, 2013 · by Ari ·

Jalapeno Popper Hot Dogs

So…apparently it’s football season? Or it’s about to be? To be honest, I have absolutely no idea. Sometimes people post things about it on facebook, and as soon as I even read the word football, I immediately think “Ewww” and scroll away.

Jalapeno Popper Hot Dogs

I went to school at the University of Idaho (yes….Idaho), and football was a BIG deal. We had some big rivalry with Boise State, but our football team was terrible, and I’m pretty sure we never won a single game.

Jalapeno Popper Hot Dogs

I’m sure it comes as no surprise that I’ve never been a sports person. Like, at all. I was always the un-athletic artsy kid, and even now that I have a tumultuous love affair with endurance sports, I have to admit that I still don’t really enjoy watching  any of them. I’ve always said the only reason I wanted to go to any sporting event was for the hot dogs. I’ve never had any problem getting excited about food.

Jalapeno Popper Hot Dogs

I knew I wanted to create a delicious hot dog for our tailgating episode of Drink & Dish, but I wasn’t quite sure where I wanted to take it, until I had a little brainstorming sesh with one of my favorite foodies, and before I knew it, I was sold on these jalapeno popper dog. I mean, let’s get real here–it’s a hot dog wrapped in bacon topped with jalapeno cream cheese, then topped with more cheese and fresh jalapenos. It is every bit as delicious as it sounds–the flavors, the textures!–and shockingly light in the calorie department. I mean, it’s no green smoothie, but pair it with some veggies, and it is a delicious meal for any occasion.

The cream cheese mixture is easy to make ahead and take with you to your tailgating event, and the hot dogs come together in minutes! They pair perfectly with Nicole’s game day beer punch. Nicole and I both agreed that this episode of D&D has to be one of our favorites. Check it out!

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Drink & Dish: Jalapeno Popper Hot Dogs

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 2 hot dogs*

Serving Size: 1 hot dog

Drink & Dish: Jalapeno Popper Hot Dogs

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup reduced fat cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt, nonfat or low-fat
  • 1/2 jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed (+ extra for topping)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 low fat all beef hot dogs (or turkey dogs)
  • 2 slices center cut bacon
  • 2 hot dog buns, preferably whole grain (whole wheat, any whole grain gluten-free option, etc.),
  • Approx 2 tbsp freshly shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Place cream cheese, Greek yogurt, 1/2 jalapeno and garlic in food processor. Pulse until well combined.
  2. Wrap a bacon slice around each hot dog and grill over medium heat until hot dog is warmed and bacon is fully cooked, about 4-6 minutes.
  3. To serve, place cooked hot dog inside a hot dog bun (I always toast mine a little on the grill first). Top with cream cheese mixture, a pinch of cheddar cheese and a few jalapeno slices if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

*Depending on how much cream cheese mixture you like, you may have enough to top a 3rd hot dog if desired.

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Filed Under: Dinner, Drink & Dish, Entree, Gluten-free, Holiday & Seasonal, Lunch, Sandwiches, savory, Summer · Tagged: cheese, drink and dish, easy, gluten free, hot dogs, jalapeno popper, recipe, tailgating

Comments

  1. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    August 29, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    <3 HOT DOGS!!!! I am obsessed with Applegate Farms 100% Grass-Fed beef Dogs!

  2. Sarah MomRunningonEmpty says

    August 29, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    I am pretty sure my men will devour hundreds of these over the next 10 weeks! How could they not love a dish that includes bacon, hot dogs AND jalapenos?? It’s going to be an instant hit in my house 🙂

  3. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    August 30, 2013 at 2:28 am

    I won’t eat a hot dog but I’ll drink a Killian’s! 🙂

  4. Tiff @ Love, Sweat, & Beers says

    August 30, 2013 at 3:44 am

    These look great! My hubby loves anything with some spice.

  5. Kierston @candyfit says

    August 30, 2013 at 8:08 am

    I haven’t had a hot dog in ions!

  6. Kristina says

    August 30, 2013 at 8:58 am

    I made a Reuben dog the other day and now it looks like I’ll be eating hotdogs again very soon! Oh my gosh I love jalepeno poppers!

  7. Stephanie says

    August 30, 2013 at 9:09 am

    Yummm! I’m love hotdogs! Don’t really love sports on tv though, so I’m with you on that

  8. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says

    August 31, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    I like baseball and am pretty obsessed with Florida State football being a triple alum, but other than that, I could give two craps! Either way, I want to eat like 10 of these hot dogs!

  9. Jamie @ couchtoironwoman says

    September 1, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    These look good, with turkey hot dogs of course! I love how you said football season? because I honestly don’t care about football at all, but Mike likes it so sometimes I am forced to watch it!

  10. Dani says

    September 1, 2013 at 7:03 pm

    hey Ari, I agree with Jamie. These would be perfect for football season! NFL starts next week. I love your healthy eating and healthy running blogs. If you want to continue the healthy living campaign, you should check out Classic Sugar Boutique (www.classicsugar.com). They have all natural, 100% organic bath and body products that I’m sure you would love. Best part about it is that they’re based right out of Tempe.

    Anyways keep up the great blogging! I Look forward to more healthy food options from you!

  11. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    September 4, 2013 at 1:00 am

    Amazing idea for a hot dog! This is absolutely a must in my book!

  12. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    September 4, 2013 at 5:18 am

    I don’t care much about football either, but count me in for football food! And I’ll take 2 of these hot dogs please!

  13. Heather says

    September 5, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    I’m so excited I helped inspire these!!!
    GO VANDALS! (Slash…we really should have gone to a game…)

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