GRILLED TRAEGER TAILGATE DOG

As the weather turns chill, it’s time to bring some serious heat to tailgate season! Get ready to kick off the flavor with these bacon-wrapped foot-longs grilled to perfection, piled high with onions, cheese and BBQ sauce. Every bite of this Tailgate Dog is a game-changer!

• 2 medium sweet onions, sliced
• 8 slices of bacon
• 8 hot dogs
• 8 hot dog buns
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• Traeger Sweet & Heat BBQ Sauce (available at your local Rocky’s Ace Hardware)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste

1. Preheat the Traeger to 375°F with the lid closed, about 15 minutes.
   
   
2. Place sliced onions in an aluminum foil packet with butter, salt and pepper, then put the packet on the grill.
   
   
3. Place bacon slices directly on grill grates and cook until heated through and just starting to crisp, about 10 minutes.
4. Remove bacon from grill and let cool slightly. Wrap one slice of bacon around each hot dog. Return the bacon-wrapped hot dogs to the grill and cook until the bacon is crispy, about 10 to 15 minutes.
   
   
5. Remove the onions and hot dogs from the grill. Place each bacon-wrapped hot dog in a bun. Top with the grilled onions, a generous dose of shredded cheese and a drizzle of Traeger Sweet & Heat BBQ Sauce.

Don’t forget to snap a pic and share your championship Tailgate Dog on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #RockysRecipes!