Loaded Sloppy Joe Jalapeño Cheddar Hot Dogs

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter (for compound butter)
• 1 tbsp garlic paste (or 1-2 garlic cloves finely minced)
• 1/8 cup parsley (chopped)
• 6 jalapeño cheddar hot dogs
• 6 brioche hot dog buns
• 1 tbsp butter (for toasting buns)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 onion (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup red or green bell peppers
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Yo Who's Hungry
• 2 tsp CWT BBQ seasoning
• Salt & pepper (to taste)
• smoked thick cut bacon (cooked and diced)
• shredded cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese (for topping)
• crispy fried onions (for topping)
• pickled jalapeños (for topping)
• zesty pickles (for topping)
• ranch or spicy mayo (drizzle for topping)
• optional: bacon bits

Method

1. Prepare the compound butter by mixing together 4 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp garlic paste, and 1/8 cup parsley until well combined.
2. Grill the jalapeño cheddar hot dogs until cooked through.
3. Toast the brioche hot dog buns in 1 tbsp of butter on a skillet until golden.
4. In a skillet, brown the ground beef. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and bell peppers until softened.
5. Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, Yo Who's Hungry seasoning, and CWT BBQ seasoning. Cook until heated through.
6. Assemble the hot dogs by placing a grilled hot dog in each toasted bun.
7. Top with sloppy joe mixture, shredded cheese, crispy fried onions, pickled jalapeños, zesty pickles, and a drizzle of ranch or spicy mayo. Add bacon bits if desired.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy the loaded sloppy joe hot dogs.