American Francheezie (Hot Dogs Wrapped in Bacon) Recipe

Francheezie is an American snack consisting simply of hot dogs wrapped in bacon, which is deep fried and served in a bun with melted or liquid cheese on top.

It is particularly popular at barbecues, sports events, and from street vendors all over the USA. 

Origin and Cultural Significance

A Francheezie is the Chicago version of “the Danger Dog” – a Mexican-style, bacon-wrapped hot dog that originates from either Tijuana or Hermasillo. The Danger Dog was served by Mexican street vendors and eventually made its way into the USA. Once it reached Chigaco, the Francheezie was born. 

The biggest difference between the original Danger Dog and the Francheezie is the addition of cheese. The Francheezie is either stuffed with cheese before frying, or coated in cheese for serving. Other toppings might be added such as crispy onions or sauerkraut as well as sauces such as ketchup or mustard. 

You can find Francheezies at food carts all over Chicago, however they are more commonly found in restaurants. You can also find them elsewhere in the USA, although they are most popular in the Chicago area.

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American Francheezie (Hot Dogs Wrapped in Bacon)Recipe

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Francheezie is an American dish consisting of hot dogs wrapped in bacon, which is deep fried and served in a bun with melted or liquid cheese on top.

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Ingredients

• Hot dogs - 4
• Bacon slices - 4
• Hot dog buns - 4
• Cheddar cheese (sliced) - 4 slices
• Ketchup (optional) - to taste
• Mustard (optional) - to taste
• Pickle relish (optional) - to taste
• Vegetable oil (for frying) - 2 cups

Instructions

1. Wrap each hot dog with a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
3. Fry the bacon-wrapped hot dogs until the bacon is crispy.
4. Remove the hot dogs from the oil and drain on paper towels.
5. Place each hot dog in a bun and top with a slice of cheddar cheese.
6. Add ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish if desired.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1440Total Fat: 138gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 109gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 1128mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 21g

Nutrition is provided and calculated by Nutritionix. It is for general information purposes and is only a rough estimation.