These Cheddar Stuffed Franks are the ultimate game-day or backyard barbecue indulgence. Each deli-style frankfurter is slit open and generously filled with a tangy mixture of sweet pickle relish and prepared mustard, plus a thick strip of medium-sharp cheddar cheese. The real magic happens when each stuffed hot dog is tightly wrapped in a slice of bacon. Broiled until the bacon is crisp and golden, the result is a smoky, salty, and cheesy masterpiece. Served in buttered, toasted buns, these franks offer a satisfying crunch from the bacon, a gooey melt from the cheese, and the classic snap of the sausage. They are perfect for feeding a crowd or treating yourself to a hearty, flavorful meal that feels both nostalgic and luxurious.
Cheddar Stuffed Franks In Buns
Description
These Cheddar Stuffed Franks are the ultimate game-day or backyard barbecue indulgence. Each deli-style frankfurter is slit open and generously filled with a tangy mixture of sweet pickle relish and prepared mustard, plus a thick strip of medium-sharp cheddar cheese. The real magic happens when each stuffed hot dog is tightly wrapped in a slice of bacon. Broiled until the bacon is crisp and golden, the result is a smoky, salty, and cheesy masterpiece. Served in buttered, toasted buns, these franks offer a satisfying crunch from the bacon, a gooey melt from the cheese, and the classic snap of the sausage. They are perfect for feeding a crowd or treating yourself to a hearty, flavorful meal that feels both nostalgic and luxurious.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven broiler to high.
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Using a sharp knife, carefully slit each frankfurter lengthwise almost all the way through, creating a pocket without cutting all the way across.
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In a small bowl, combine the sweet pickle relish and prepared mustard, mixing well until uniform.
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Cut the cheddar cheese into 12 strips, each measuring approximately 4 1/2 inches by 1/2 inch.
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Stuff each frankfurter pocket with one strip of cheddar cheese and about 2 teaspoons of the relish-mustard mixture.
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In a skillet over medium heat, pan-broil the bacon slices until they are partially cooked but still pliable enough to wrap.
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Remove bacon from heat and drain on paper towels.
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Take one slice of partially cooked bacon and start wrapping it tightly around one end of a stuffed frankfurter, spiraling down to the other end.
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Secure both ends of the bacon wrap with wooden toothpicks or picks to keep it in place during cooking. Repeat for all franks.
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Arrange the bacon-wrapped frankfurters on a broiler rack or a wire rack set over a baking sheet, ensuring the tops are about 3 inches below the heat source.
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Broil for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and browned.
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Serve the hot franks immediately in the buttered and toasted buns.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 3801.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 369.1g568%
- Saturated Fat 195.0g975%
- Cholesterol 783.0mg261%
- Sodium 7102.6mg296%
- Total Carbohydrate 10.7g4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
- Sugars 3.1g
- Protein 114.3g229%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
