Labor Day is the unofficial last day of summer, when we hold our last hurrahs before heading off to pumpkin spice-filled galaxies. If you’re hosting a cookout this Labor Day, why not make a meal inspired by your most loyal Wookiee companion?
These Chewbacca Hot Dogs are wrapped in bacon, covered in a savory, crunchy coating and dressed with sauces befitting the loyal co-pilot of the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy. 
Chewbacca Hot Dogs
What You’ll Need:
- 6 hot dog buns
- BBQ Sauce
- Sour Cream
Toasted Panko Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Bacon Hot Dog Ingredients:
- 6 hot dogs
- 12 slices thin bacon
Step 1: In a pan over medium high heat, melt the butter and then add the panko, garlic powder, and salt. Toast until golden brown. Set aside.
Step 2: Wrap each hot dog with two slices of bacon, tucking in the ends to secure.
Step 3: Place the wrapped hot dogs in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook until the bacon is cooked on all sides and the hot dogs are heated through.
Step 4: Place the bacon wrapped hot dogs into the buns. Add the toasted panko breadcrumbs.
Step 5: Add a strip of BBQ sauce diagonally across the hot dog to create the bandolier.
Step 6: Add small dollops of sour cream for the bandolier detailing.
Step 7: Serve immediately.
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