Hacienda Hot Dogs
This yummy creation with taco sauce and refried beans makes inexpensive hot dogs taste great. I sometimes like to wrap the hot dogs with a strip of bacon before baking them.
This yummy creation with taco sauce and refried beans makes inexpensive hot dogs taste great. I sometimes like to wrap the hot dogs with a strip of bacon before baking them.
- Carbohydrate 48.6130403875 g
- Cholesterol 36.45 mg
- Fat 20.4756 g
- Fiber 6.60599981665611 g
- Protein 19.23775 g
- Saturated Fat 7.9822 g
- Serving Size 1 1 (278g)
- Sodium 1279.177872803 mg
- Sugar 42.0070405708439 g
- Trans Fat 4.97535 g
- Calories 446 calories
Step-by-step
- Cut a lengthwise slit three-quarters of the way through each hot dog and to within 1/2 in. of each end. Fill pocket with 2 tablespoons cheese.
- Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour taco sauce over hot dogs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Spread the inside of each bun with 2 tablespoons refried beans. Layer with lettuce, hot dog, tomato, pepper rings and cilantro.
Overloading the baking dish with excess liquid destroys the structural integrity of the meat, resulting in a boiled texture instead of a properly heated casing. Slicing each beef frank three-quarters deep creates a secure pocket that holds two tablespoons of colby-monterey jack cheese without leaking prematurely into the pan. Baking uncovered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 17 minutes allows excess moisture from the taco sauce to evaporate while the dairy melts completely.
Spreading two tablespoons of refried beans directly onto the interior of each split bun creates a moisture barrier, preventing the bread from becoming waterlogged by the shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes. Fresh cilantro provides an assertive, clean herbaceous note that cuts through the rich, heavy melted cheese, whereas dried herbs fail to supply sufficient volatile oils for adequate contrast.
Wrapping the frank with cured bacon requires extending the baking time by several minutes to render the fat fully. Drain excess grease from the baking dish before assembly to maintain textural clarity across every component.
