Hot dogs are an easy go to summer meal. But if you really want to wow your guests, dress up your Braveheart Ridgecrest franks in a good old American summer way with Braveheart's Bacon Mac ‘N Cheese hot dog recipe. This dish combines your favorite barbecue sides all in one with a creamy coleslaw garnish over top a melty cup of mac ‘n cheese that both coat Bravehearts Ridgecrest franks highest quality black angus beef. You will never go back to just ketchup and mustard again!
Ingredients:
- 4 Braveheart Ridgecrest Franks
- 4 hot dog or sausage buns
- 8 rashers bacon, cooked
- 1 cup macaroni and cheese, warmed
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 cup creamy coleslaw, for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare the hot dogs: Preheat grill to 500°F. Using a paring knife, cut small 45° slits along the length of the franks, marking every half-inch and going about halfway deep.
Transfer the franks onto the hot grill and cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure they’re uniformly cooked.
Open buns on the work surface and line each side with a rasher of bacon.
Add a helping of macaroni and cheese onto each, spreading it across.
Place one cooked frank onto each bun. Sprinkle it with cheese.
Place prepared hot dogs into an oven-safe casserole or rectangular baking pan. Transfer to a preheated 250°F oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the bun is toasted.
Garnish with a generous helping of coleslaw, distributing it across the hot dog. Serve immediately.
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