Copycat Five Guys Bacon Cheese Dog Recipe

Learn how to make the best homemade Five Guys bacon cheese dog with this easy copycat recipe. Featuring premium all-beef hot dogs, crispy bacon, melted American cheese, and buttery toasted potato buns. Perfect for backyard cookouts or when you're craving that authentic Five Guys flavor without leaving home!

Difficulty:

Beginner

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Serves:

4 hot dogs

Ingredients

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">4 premium all-beef hot dogs (about 60g each)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">4 potato hot dog buns</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">8 slices bacon (about 200g)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">4 slices American cheese (or 100g cheddar cheese)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">30g unsalted butter, softened</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Optional toppings: ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, diced onions, sliced jalapeños</li></ul>

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

🍽️ Serving Size: 1 serving

🔥 Calories: 485 calories

🥑 Fat: 32 g

🧈 Saturated Fat: 14 g

🍞 Carbohydrates: 28 g

🍭 Sugar: 4 g

🍗 Protein: 21 g

🫀 Cholesterol: 85 mg

🧂 Sodium: 1250 mg

Equipment

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Griddle or large frying pan</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Tongs</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Aluminum foil</li></ul>

Directions

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>Cook the bacon until crispy in a large frying pan over medium heat, about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally. This is a crucial step - Five Guys bacon is always very crispy. Once cooked, transfer to paper towels to drain, then chop into small pieces.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>While the bacon cooks, prepare your hot dogs. Using a knife, make 3-4 shallow slits on each hot dog. This prevents them from bursting while cooking and helps them cook more evenly.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>Heat your griddle or frying pan to medium-high heat. Place the hot dogs on the hot surface and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they develop a nice char on all sides. Five Guys achieves that perfect snap and juiciness by ensuring their hot dogs are well-browned but not burnt.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>As the hot dogs cook, spread butter generously on both inner sides of each potato bun. Five Guys' secret is using a generous amount of butter for their toasted buns, creating that signature golden crispness.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Place the buttered buns face-down on a clear section of the griddle or in another pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. The butter will melt and create a delicious crispy exterior while keeping the inside soft - a key Five Guys texture contrast.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>When the hot dogs are almost done, place a slice of American cheese on each one while still in the pan. To mimic Five Guys' melty cheese, tear each slice in half lengthwise and lay both pieces on top of the hot dog. Cover with aluminum foil for about 30 seconds to help the cheese melt completely.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>To assemble, place the cheese-covered hot dogs in the toasted buns. Generously sprinkle the chopped bacon pieces over the cheese, allowing the residual heat to slightly melt everything together into that perfect Five Guys gooey-crispy combination.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 8</h4>If desired, add your choice of toppings. For an authentic Five Guys experience, wrap each hot dog in aluminum foil for 1-2 minutes before serving. This steams everything together, allowing the flavors to meld and the bun to soften slightly while still maintaining that toasted exterior.</li></ol>

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about this delicious recipe right here.

What ingredients are used in Copycat Five Guys Bacon Cheese Dog Recipe?

This recipe uses premium all-beef hot dogs, potato hot dog buns, bacon, American cheese (or cheddar), unsalted butter, and optional toppings like ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, diced onions, or sliced jalapeños to recreate the authentic Five Guys flavour.

How to cook Copycat Five Guys Bacon Cheese Dog at home?

Learn how to cook Copycat Five Guys Bacon Cheese Dog by first crisping bacon, then making shallow slits in high-quality all-beef hot dogs before grilling them to perfection. Toast buttered potato buns until golden, melt cheese over the hot dogs, and assemble with crispy bacon pieces. For an authentic experience, wrap in foil before serving.

What's the secret to getting that authentic Five Guys hot dog flavour?

The secret lies in the details: using premium all-beef hot dogs, cooking bacon until very crispy, generously buttering the buns before toasting, and that final step of wrapping assembled hot dogs in foil for 1-2 minutes to steam everything together and meld the flavours.

Can I make these bacon cheese dogs on a barbecue instead of a griddle?

Absolutely! Barbecuing the hot dogs adds a delicious smoky flavour. Grill them over medium heat until nicely charred with grill marks. You can toast the buttered buns on the cooler edges of the grill, and melt the cheese by closing the barbecue lid briefly.

What are the best cheese options for an authentic hot dog experience?

American cheese provides that classic melty texture and mild flavour most similar to Five Guys. If unavailable, medium cheddar is a good alternative. For best results, tear the cheese slices lengthwise and lay them over the hot dog while it's still hot to ensure proper melting.

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