# DIY Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs This Clever BBQ Recipes Puts a Fun Spin on a Classic American Dish By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-06-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baconwrapped-hot-dogs References: [recipetineats](http://www.recipetineats.com/bacon-wrapped-hot-dogs-with-cheese-sauce/) The 'RecipeTin Eats' blog has produced a mouthwatering recipe for bacon-wrapped hot dogs. Perfect for 4th of July celebrations or any summer BBQ, this decadent dish is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The dish is easy to make and only requires a few simple steps. Begin by placing a hot dog on a [strip of bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-bacon-menu) at an angle. Then roll the bacon around the hot dog and secure at each end with a toothpick. You can then throw the hot dogs on the grill and cook until the bacon is evenly browned. To take your bacon-wrapped hot dogs to a new level, you can also whip up a decadent [nacho cheese sauce out of cheddar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranchers-premium-smokehouse), seasoning and evaporated milk. The creamy cheese mixture makes the perfect complement to this decadent BBQ dish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **BBQ Recipes:** The trend of experimenting with unique and flavorful BBQ recipes opens up opportunities for innovative twists on classic dishes like bacon-wrapped hot dogs. - **Creative Grilling:** The trend of creative grilling techniques allows for the exploration of new ways to cook and present popular foods like bacon-wrapped hot dogs, offering opportunities to surprise and delight consumers. - **Decadent Comfort Food:** The trend of indulging in comfort food has paved the way for dishes like bacon-wrapped hot dogs to be transformed into elevated, luxurious treats that tap into consumers' desire for indulgence. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of unique BBQ recipes by creating and marketing innovative products that cater to consumers' desire for creative and indulgent grilling experiences. - **Gourmet Condiments:** The gourmet condiment industry can explore the opportunity to develop and promote artisanal sauces and toppings that complement and enhance dishes like bacon-wrapped hot dogs, allowing consumers to elevate their BBQ culinary creations. - **Food Blogging:** The growing trend of food blogging presents opportunities for bloggers to experiment with and share their own unique twists on classic dishes like bacon-wrapped hot dogs, inspiring and engaging their audience with new and exciting recipes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Dog-Themed Turkeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-dogs.md) - [Collaboration BBQ Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wagyu-dog.md) - [Cheesy Macaroni-Infused Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americana-sausage.md) - [Brisket-Topped Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-dog.md) - [Sausage-Shaped Grillable Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesedog.md) - [Free-From Piquant Hotdogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-spicy-beef-franks.md) - [BBQ-Inspired Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-of-the-beggin.md) - [Loaded Grilled Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/works-dog.md) - [Burger-Inspired Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cheeseburger-sausage.md)