Tijuana Hot Dogs
Recipe: #17923
March 13, 2015
Categories: Snacks, Mexican, 5-Minute Prep, Cinco de Mayo, Fathers Day Game/Sports Day, Picnic, Grilling (Outdoor), Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, No Eggs, Mexican Dinner, more
"This is a recipe I recreated from my college days when we would drive down to Tijuana to go dancing, and of course, eat food cart Tijuana dogs! There are probably a number of variations, but this is the one I know."
Original is 2 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (127.6 g)
- Calories 483.8
- Total Fat - 28.8 g
- Saturated Fat - 10.1 g
- Cholesterol - 64.4 mg
- Sodium - 977.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 37.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.5 g
- Sugars - 14.7 g
- Protein - 17.6 g
- Calcium - 77.8 mg
- Iron - 2.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 0.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Cook bacon (or use bacon pieces/bits and skip this step).
Step 2
Toast the buns.
Step 3
Heat hot dogs (in the microwave is the quickest, but the barbecue gives them a great flavor - if using the barbecue, you will probably want to reverse steps 2 and 3, though they usually only take a couple minutes per side to cook).
Step 4
Layer on your condiments, and enjoy!
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting bacon, opt for real bacon pieces/bits for the most flavor.
- For a spicier kick, use hot salsa or spicy pico de gallo, or both.
- Substitute turkey bacon for regular bacon - This substitution will reduce the amount of fat in the recipe, making it a healthier alternative.
- Substitute whole wheat buns for regular buns - This substitution will provide more dietary fiber and nutrients to the recipe, making it a healthier alternative.
Tex-Mex Hot Dogs Replace the bacon with chorizo. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and your favorite cheese. Add a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro for an extra kick.
Mexican Street Corn: Mexican street corn is the perfect side dish for Tijuana hot dogs. It's a great way to add some crunch and sweetness to the meal, and the creamy, spicy sauce is a great contrast to the savory hot dogs. Plus, it's a quick and easy dish to make!
Guacamole: Guacamole is the perfect accompaniment to Mexican street corn and Tijuana hot dogs. It's creamy, zesty, and full of flavor, and it adds a nice contrast to the crunchy corn and savory hot dogs. Plus, it's easy to make and goes great with tortilla chips!
FAQ
Q: How do I cook the bacon?
A: You can either cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it's crisp, or you can use bacon pieces/bits and skip this step altogether.
Q: What is the best way to store bacon?
A: Bacon should be stored in the refrigerator until ready to use. For longer storage, wrap it in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and freeze it.
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Fun facts:
Tijuana Hot Dogs are said to have originated in the 1920s when the city of Tijuana, Mexico became a popular destination for Americans looking to escape the restrictions of Prohibition.
In 2017, the popular TV show MasterChef featured a challenge where contestants had to recreate the Tijuana Hot Dog.