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Recipes
Shopping list
- Prepare corn salad recipe; chill until ready to serve (30 minutes)
- Prepare hot dogs; serve (20 minutes)
Bacon Crunch Dogs
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 hot dogs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons spicy pickle relish
- 4 top-sliced hot dog buns
- 1 cup shredded Colby (or Monterey) Jack cheese
- Nonstick aluminum foil
- 1 cup sour-cream-and-onion potato chips
Steps
- Preheat grill (or grill pan). Cut bacon into ½-inch pieces (wash hands). Place bacon in nonstick skillet on medium; cook 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until crisp. Remove from heat, then drain bacon and set aside.
- Place hot dogs on grill; cook 4–6 minutes, turning occasionally, or until grill-marked and 165°F. Remove hot dogs from grill.
- Combine mayonnaise and relish; spread even amount mixture on inside of each bun. Place hot dogs in buns; top evenly with cheese and bacon.
- Wrap buns in foil, leaving cut-side opening exposed. Place hot dog packets on grill over indirect heat; cover and grill 1 minute or until toasted and cheese has melted. Crush chips. Top each hot dog with even amount chips; serve.
Mexican-Style Corn Salad
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn
- ¼ bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 small red onion
- 3 limes, for juice
- Cooking spray
- 1 ½ teaspoons chipotle-garlic seasoning, divided
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Steps
- Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium. Remove husks and silks from corn (if needed). Chop cilantro coarsely (¼ cup) and red onion finely (⅓ cup); juice limes (3 tablespoons).
- Coat corn with spray and ½ teaspoon seasoning. Place corn on grill; cook 8 minutes, turning occasionally. Move over indirect heat and cook 5–6 more minutes until crisp-tender. Remove from grill and let stand to cool.
- Combine mayonnaise, lime juice, and remaining 1 teaspoon seasoning in medium bowl. Slice corn kernels off cobs into mayonnaise mixture, scraping cobs with back of knife to release remaining juices. Add red onions, green onions, cilantro, and feta; toss until evenly coated. Chill until ready to serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with potato salad, watermelon chunks, and cupcakes for dessert.
- To save time, cook bacon for hot dogs the day before and store chilled in an airtight container.
Bacon Crunch Dogs
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 550, Total Fat 37g, Sat Fat 14g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 50mg, Sodium 1270mg, Total Carb 34g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 6g, Protein 20g, Calc 15%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 10%
Mexican-Style Corn Salad
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 270, Total Fat 18g, Sat Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 35mg, Sodium 590mg, Total Carb 23g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 9g, Protein 9g, Calc 15%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 6%