Bacon-Wrapped and Cheddar Stuffed Dogs

4  Frankfurters
8 slices Thick-cut bacon
4 ounces Cheddar cheese; cut 1/2″ pieces
  Wooden toothpicks
4  Hot dog rolls

Preheat the broiler.  Pat the frankfurters dry.  In a skillet cook the bacon for 3 minutes or until still pliable and not crisp.  Transfer to paper towels to drain.

Cut a 1/2-inch slit lengthwise from end to end of each frankfurter.  Stuff each frankfurter with the cheese.  Wrap the entire length of each frankfurter with 2 slices of the bacon and secure with toothpicks.

Place the prepared frankfurters on a rack over a baking pan or on a broiler pan.  Broil the frankfurters until the bacon is crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes.  Serve frankfurters in rolls.

By:  Sara Moulton

4 servings