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This BLT Hot Dogs recipe features the All-American hot dog loaded with the traditional BLT toppings (bacon, lettuce, tomato), all piled into a soft keto bun. These bacon dogs have the perfect salty juicy snap and are so delicious!
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These keto BLT Hot Dogs are the ultimate! It’s a fun spin on the classic sandwich that the whole family will love.
Happy National Bacon Day!! Woot woot!
Can you tell I am excited? I can't help it. I mean, a day set aside for us to enjoy all things bacon?
Yes please sign me up SIR!
Of course, it is not like I abstain from bacon the rest of the year, holy crap I don't even want to think about that! But there is something about an official holiday that brings out extra excitement to celebrate right? Heck, I am always game for a good party, and I don't even care if it is BYOB (bring your own bacon.....ya that was weak I know).
I will tell you though that, at my house, there is no need to bring your own bacon because I have had pounds (which is slightly more than usual) of that fabulous meat candy flowing through my kitchen!
I knew I wanted to come up with a main dish for the big day. Leading up to it, the notable side dish with bacon was my BLT Cauliflower Salad.
The BLT cauliflower salad is the perfect side for all of the BBQing that has been going on around here. It is creamy with caramelized leeks, and roasted tomatoes, and studded with crispy bacon. It doesn't get much better than that folks!
When it came right down to what I was going to make for this auspicious day I knew I wanted to go back to the basics, but just give it a little twist.
I have kind of been on a little hot dog kick lately, ever since I found these keto hot dog buns.
If it is really possible, I have actually gotten a bit burned out on BBQ!
I know, say it ain't so Bobbi!
We have had ribs, chicken, steak, and burgers so many times over the last few weeks. Our grill and smoker have gotten quite the workout, however, my taste buds have been crying for a change.
So the humble little hot dog is what has been calling my name and it just seemed fitting to me that I take my craving and mash it up with a classic bacon dish like the BLT.
But let's bump it up just a tad, shall we?
We won't grill that little doggie. Ohhh no no my friends, that wouldn't be any fun at all. Plus we are trying to celebrate bacon, and for that, you can't just slap some bacon on a dog and call it a party, can you?
Nope, I think not.
Buuuutttttt, if you cook, said dog in the bacon fat? Well, that my friend just takes it to a whole other level of drool worthiness, can I get an amen, people?
What is the verdict when it comes to this delectable creation?
Ding ding ding....we have a winnaaaaa!! We sucked them down so fast there was barely time for a positive ID check!
🥘Ingredients
These are the ingredients necessary to make BLT Hot Dogs.
- bacon
- natural casing beef hot dogs
- tomatoes
- baby lettuce
- keto mayonnaise
- keto hot dog buns
Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
🔪Instructions
This is a basic breakdown of the steps involved in making BLT Hot Dogs. You will find the full directions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Cook the bacon until crisp.
- Place the hot dogs in the skillet with the bacon grease and cook.
- Slather one side of the hot dog buns with mayonnaise.
- Place a hot dog in each bun.
- Top with lettuce, tomato, and bacon.
🍽Equipment
This is the equipment you will need to make BLT Hot Dogs:
Storage
Store any leftover BLT Hot Dogs in an airtight container, separate from the buns and toppings, for up to 4 days.
You can freeze cooked hot dogs for up to 2 months.
💭Top tip
Although grilled hot dogs taste amazing in this recipe, I highly suggest cooking your dogs in the bacon fat for that extra bacony goodness!
FAQ about BLT Hot Dogs
I am always looking for easier ways to do things so I opted to just cook the hot dog in bacon fat and top it with bacon crumbles, but you are welcome to wrap your dog if you prefer it that way.
I have not personally used anything other than traditional bacon but I am sure that turkey bacon would work well too.
Store any cooked hot dogs separate from the buns and toppings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.
Related
Looking for more keto recipes that celebrate bacon? Try these:
- Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Chicken
- Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon and Tomato Vinaigrette
- Bacon Wrapped Honey Mustard Pork Loin
- Keto Fritatta with Bacon and Brie
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- Spicy Gouda Bacon Dip
BLT Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon chopped
- 8 natural casing beef hot dogs
- 2 large roma tomatoes seeded and chopped
- 1 cup baby lettuce washed and spun dry
- 1/2 cup keto mayonnaise
- 8 keto hot dog buns
Instructions
- In a large cast iron skillet, over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Remove, with a slotted spoon, to a paper towel and return the skillet back to the heat.
- Place the hot dogs in the skillet with the bacon grease and cook, turning to brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Slather one side of the hot dog buns with mayonnaise.
- Place a hot dog in each bun.
- Top with lettuce, tomato, and bacon.
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Christie Campbell
I've been hankering for a hot dog. These looks DIVINE!!
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
Ahh a fellow hot dog craver!! Yes yes, give these a try, simple but sooo good!! Also, if you wait until tomorrow, I will have a mayo in that recipe that would be fabulous on this dog!
Maureen Shaw
I didn't know it was National Bacon Day but I had a BLT. It must have come to me through the ether. I should have made these outstanding BLT hot dogs. Don't they look good!
Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson
You were psychic 🙂 I hope you do give these guys a try though!!