Cinco Dogs

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Summer, Spring
Description

Get ready to fire up the griddle and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a festive twist on a classic favorite—Cinco Dogs! This flavor-packed recipe brings the party straight to your plate with just five bold ingredients: juicy hot dogs, melty cheese, crispy bacon, zesty cilantro lime crema, and a punchy pickle de gallo made with pickled jalapeños, onions, and carrots. Served up in a warm bun and grilled to perfection, these dogs are a crave-worthy fusion of smoky, creamy, tangy, and spicy—all in one bite. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just spicing up your cookout, Cinco Dogs are the ultimate way to sizzle into the holiday spirit.

Ingredients
  • 8 hot dogs
  • 8 buns
  • 16 oz Mexican Style Cheese, shredded
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup pickle de gallo (mixture of chopped pickled onions, jalapenos, and carrots)
  • cilantro lime crema
Instructions
  1. 1
    1. Preheat griddle to medium heat.
  2. 2
    2. Cross-hatch hot dogs or use Slotdog to increase cooking surface and allow for cheese to adhere.
  3. 3
    3. Cook hot dogs to desired doneness and remove from griddle.
  4. 4
    4. Add 1.5 oz. of cheese to griddle surface in a square shape. Once cheese is bubbling, roll hot dog in cheese and place in bun.
  5. 5
    5. Top with crumbled bacon, crema, and pickle de gallo.
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Keywords: mexican, hot dog, griddle, cheese, lunch, dinner
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