For tonight’s app I am going a little old school. I promised something wrapped in meat and while I was in love with my original idea (which will be coming up) I had a sudden craving for this old classic we had growing up. It’s a Chicago staple called a Francheezie. Now I was first introduced to this delight at a small resturaunt in Des Plaines I called the Choo Choo. Food was delivered via this little train on a track- undoubtedly my favorite place to go. The place is long gone and greatly missed.
Growing up we also made out own versions of these at home. Various twists, but the original is the best.
Now this can be a meal or an appetizer. Served on a bun or cut into pieces and served on a toothpick.
I genuinely hope you all enjoy, and maybe fall as in love with it as I did!
The Francheezie
Ingredients
4- Hot Dogs, bun length
8- slices of bacon (thin sliced is best for crispiness)
4- pieces of American Cheese
1 box of wooden toothpicks
Hot dog buns, if wanted
Directions
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees
2. Cut a deep slit lengthwise on the top of the hot dog, towards but not thru the bottom.
3. Cut each piece of cheese into 4 long strips and insert into the slit of the hot dog.
4. Wrap hot dog with bacon, 1 piece should wrap half. Continue in middle with second piece.
5. Secure bacon with toothpick, ideally one at each end.
6. Place on pan and bake for 35 minutes.
7. Remove and dispose of toothpicks and serve.
8. Enjoy either cut into chunks or served on a bun!
The Munching Dead 