The Bacon-Wrapped Crunch Franks Recipe
These super-juicy gourmet franks wrapped in steak-cut bacon and topped with tortilla chips and melty American cheese are destined to become a summertime favorite!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Tortilla Chip Crumble
- 1/2 cup crumbled cheese-flavored tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup crispy breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian parsley, minced
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- Salt
- Pepper
Bacon-Wrapped Franks
- 4 Omaha Steaks Gourmet Jumbo Franks
- 4 strips Omaha Steaks Applewood Smoked Steak-Cut Bacon
- 2 slices American cheese, cut in half (optional)
- Tortilla chip crumble
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- Coarse grain Dijon mustard
- 4 hot dog buns
- White onion, minced, optional
- Relish, optional
Instructions
Tortilla Chip Crumble
- In a food processor, blend the cheese-flavored tortilla chips into a coarse crumb texture.
- On the stovetop, bring a small saucepan to medium heat.
- Add butter; once melted, add breadcrumbs and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Sauté until lightly golden brown, about 90 seconds to 2 minutes.
- Remove toasted breadcrumbs, place in a small bowl with crumbled tortilla chips and parsley, and mix until well incorporated.
Bacon-Wrapped Franks
- Thaw jumbo franks and bacon in the refrigerator overnight.
- Pre-heat grill to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, direct heat.
- Wrap one bacon slice around each frank, securing the bacon with one toothpick on each end.
- Grill hot dogs away from direct flame for about 10 to 12 minutes total, turning franks 45 degrees about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes on each side, until the bacon gets crispy and the hot dogs are slightly blistered and heated all the way through.
- If adding optional cheese, place 1/2 slice to each frank during the last 30 seconds of cooking time.
- Split hot dog buns, place face down on grill, and lightly toast for about 15 seconds.
- Remove toothpicks from franks and place them in hot dog buns.
- Assembly: add mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and optional toppings. Finish with tortilla chip crumble. Enjoy!