French Croissant Hot Dogs with Crispy Bacon

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Level: Easy

Serves: 4

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Description

Summer equals street food, and this spin on a French favorite is sure to win your hearts.

Ingredients

  • FOR THE HOT DOGS:
  • 4 whole Hot Dogs
  • 4 whole Croissant Buns
  • 4 Tablespoons Cooked Bacon Diced
  • FOR THE BÉCHAMEL SAUCE:
  • 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 3 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
  • ¾ cups Whole Milk
  • ¼ teaspoons Nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste

Preparation

For the hot dogs:
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place hot dogs on the grill and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Place a hot dog inside a croissant, top hot dog with béchamel sauce and crispy bacon. Serve immediately along with mustard and ketchup.

For the béchamel sauce:
Preheat a small saucepan to medium heat. Melt butter. Add flour and begin to whisk for a minute or two. Gradually add milk and continue to whisk until smooth, about 5 minutes. Add 5 nutmeg, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine and remove skillet from heat.

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