Hot dogs are a campfire dinner that we all know well, but I’ve taken it to a whole new level! Bacon wrapped hot dogs cooked over the campfire – you’ll never want boring plain hot dogs again after trying them this way.
Camping is one of my family’s favorite things to do during the summer. Leave the electronics at home and spend the day from morning to night outside. It really is one of the last places kids can go and just play like kids.
One of the easiest campfire dinners to quickly eat so the kids can get back to playing? Hot dogs.
On our last family camping trip we discovered a fun, new way to cook hot dogs: over the campfire and wrapped in bacon. It gave the hot dogs a smokey flavor that was just so good, and bacon makes everything better! The bacon adds such a nice crunch to the hot dog, especially when you cook them over a campfire. SO good.
Y’all – the kids could NOT wait to eat them, and I loved making them! This campfire hot dog recipe has become an instant favorite!
WHY YOU NEED TO MAKE THESE HOTDOGS ON YOUR NEXT CAMPOUT
- it’s a step up from simple hot dogs over the firel
- it’s a cheap camping meal
- flavor is out of this world
- so easy to make
- freezer meal so all meal prep is done before you leave
- family-friendly – even picky eaters love this meal
INGREDIENTS
- 1 package of 8 hot dogs
- 8 slices raw bacon regular or thick-cut
- 4 tsp Dijon mustard
- 8 hot dog buns optional
- 16 toothpicks
- 8 roasting skewers for grilling or if cooking over campfire use roasting sticks
HOW TO MAKE BACON WRAPPED HOT DOGS
Spread about 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard evenly on one side of each slice of raw bacon.
Wrap each piece of bacon around a hot dog, Dijon side touching inside/against the hotdog spiraling it around the hot dog to the other end. Secure each end with a toothpick skewered all the way through the bacon and the hot dog.
Repeat until all the hot dogs are bacon wrapped and secured.
Trim toothpicks of sharp edges if desired, leaving a little bit showing so you remember they are there after cooking and remove.
Make Them Right Now
- Place each hotdog onto a skewer if grilling. If using wood skewers, soak in water 6-12 hours first.
- Preheat your grill to low heat. Or if using coals, light them and wait about 10 minutes until they are ready for heating. Make sure you are not too close to the heat, you want to cook them low and slow to avoid burning the bacon.
- Place your hot dogs on a lightly greased, hot grill and cook, turning often until bacon is cooked chewy or crispy, about 10 minutes. Bacon grease will drip causing fires so watch them carefully and turn often.
How to Make Ahead & Freeze Them
- Flash freeze your bacon wrapped dogs by placing in freezer on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Freeze one hour or until frozen solid, then transfer to a gallon sized freeze safe bag, being careful not to let the toothpicks poke holes in bag.
- Seal and freeze.
How to Cook over the Campfire
- Your campfire should have been going for a while so that you have a nice 1-2 inch layer of hot & ready white coals.
- If you are using briquettes, light them and wait about 10 minutes until they are not flaming and starting to turn white.
- For best results use a lightly greased grate over the coals about 2 – 4 inches above them.
- Place your hot dogs on the hot grill and cook, turning often until bacon is cooked chewy or crispy, about 10 minutes.
- Bacon grease will drip causing fires so watch them carefully and turn often to avoid burning.
- If using over an open flame or campfire, put bacon wrapped dogs on roasting sticks and cook, turning often until bacon is cooked, about 7-8 minutes.
FAQ’S AND EXPERT TIPS
Can you freeze bacon wrapped hot dogs?
I actually recommend freezing these! These hot dogs can be stored in the freezer for about 4-6 months, making them a perfect summer meal!
Eating them at home: Place frozen hot dogs into refrigerator to thaw for 8-24 hours.
Taking them camping: It makes it so much easier to take these on your next camping trip when you’ve frozen them ahead of time. Add them to your cooler with a bag of ice and they’ll be ready to go by dinner.
How do you store frozen hot dogs?
Store hot dogs prepped in freezer bags. Be very careful not to puncture bag though!
Using wooden skewers?
If you are using wood skewers, soak in water 6-12 hours first. Trust me, they will catch fire if you don’t!!
Want to save some money?
Watch for sales of your favorite hot dogs and bacon and when you find a great deal, grab a few packs and pop them in the freezer for your next camping trip. Easy to put together right from your freezer!
What can I serve with these hot dogs?
Round out dinner by adding a pasta salad, chips and fruit. Be sure to save room for dessert! The coals from the fire will be just right to roast marshmallows and make s’mores.
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If you liked this recipe, I would LOVE to see how you eat bacon wrapped hot dog whether it is camping or on the grill in the backyard! Tag me on Instagram @HappyMoneySaver and use the hashtag #happymoneysaver! Happy Camping!
Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 1 package of 8 hot dogs
- 8 slices raw bacon regular or thick-cut
- 4 tsp Dijon mustard
- 8 hotdog buns optional
- 16 toothpicks
- 8 roasting skewers for grilling or if cooking over campfire use roasting sticks
Instructions
- Spread about 1/2 tsp dijon mustard evenly on one side of each slice of raw bacon.
- Wrap each piece of bacon around a hot dog, Dijon side touching inside/against the hotdog spiraling it around the hot dog to the other end. Secure each end with a toothpick skewered all the way through the bacon and the hot dog.
- Repeat until all the hot dogs are bacon wrapped and secured.
- Trim toothpicks of sharp edges if desired, leaving a little bit showing so you remember they are there after cooking and remove.
Make it Now
- Place each hotdog onto a skewer if grilling. If using wood skewers, soak in water 6-12 hours first.
- Preheat your grill to low heat. Or if using coals, light them and wait about 10 minutes until they are ready for heating. Make sure you are not too close to the heat, you want to cook them low and slow to avoid burning the bacon.
- Place your hot dogs on a lightly greased, hot grill and cook, turning often until bacon is cooked chewy or crispy, about 10 minutes. Bacon grease will drip causing fires so watch them carefully and turn often.
Make Ahead & Freeze
- Flash freeze your bacon wrapped dogs by placing in freezer on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Freeze one hour or until frozen solid, then transfer to a gallon sized freeze safe bag, being careful not to let the toothpicks poke holes in bag.
- Seal and freeze.
Thaw & Cook
- Place frozen hot dogs into refrigerator to thaw for 8-24 hours.
- Follow directions above for make it now.
Cook over the Campfire
- Your campfire should have been going for a while so that you have a nice 1-2 inch layer of hot & ready white coals.
- If you are using briquettes, light them and wait about 10 minutes until they are not flaming and starting to turn white.
- For best results use a lightly greased grate over the coals about 2 – 4 inches above them.
- Place your hot dogs on the hot grill and cook, turning often until bacon is cooked chewy or crispy, about 10 minutes.
- Bacon grease will drip causing fires so watch them carefully and turn often to avoid burning.
- If using over an open flame or campfire, put bacon wrapped dogs on roasting sticks and cook, turning often until bacon is cooked, about 7-8 minutes.
Notes
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About Karrie
Food is my love language. But so is saving money. So I like to combine the two a lot and make thrifty make ahead and freeze meals to save time. Because life is busy, and freezer meals can come to the rescue for all of us. And yes, they actually CAN taste good. Read more...
Comments & Reviews
lazyme says
Delish. These were a real hit with my family and everyone wants them again soon. Thanks for sharing.
Eva says
I’ve made bacon wrapped chicken breast studded with all kinds of repeat a million times but never thought of making this, now I can’t wait haha.
Trinity says
It’s way too cold for a camping party over here but a quick backyard camping session sounds more than doable. These bacon wrapped dogs will go perfect with your fajita foil packets – which the boys absolutely adored!