Whistle Dogs
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these irresistible Whistle Dogs! This playful twist on a classic hot dog combines the smoky, savory goodness of bacon-wrapped hot dogs nestled in buttery toasted buns. Each bite is a flavor explosion thanks to layers of melted cheddar cheese, tangy pickle spears, and a drizzle of ketchup and mustard for that signature sweet-and-zesty kick. Perfectly crispy from a quick oven bake, these loaded hot dogs are ready in just 25 minutes, making them a fun, crowd-pleasing meal for game nights, casual dinners, or backyard BBQs. Whether you’re feeding a family or impressing guests, this easy Whistle Dog recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Hot dog buns
- 4 Hot dogs
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese
- 4 strips Bacon
- 4 Pickle spears
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 4 teaspoons Ketchup
- 4 teaspoons Mustard
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wrap one strip of bacon around each hot dog, securing the ends with toothpicks if necessary.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon-wrapped hot dogs until the bacon is crispy and the hot dogs are heated through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
While the hot dogs are cooking, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet or on a griddle over medium heat. Lightly toast the insides of the hot dog buns until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Place one slice of cheddar cheese inside each toasted bun.
Add the cooked bacon-wrapped hot dogs to the buns. Top each with one pickle spear.
Drizzle 1 teaspoon of ketchup and 1 teaspoon of mustard over each hot dog for added flavor.
Arrange the assembled whistle dogs on a baking sheet and place them in the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Carefully remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious whistle dogs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.9 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.9 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1412 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 266 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
