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Preheat the broiler to high.
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Place the bacon on a slotted broiler pan.
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Cook the bacon 10 inches from the heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until crisp, and remove to a plate.
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Adjust the oven to bake, setting at the temperature recommended on the package of fries, and bake the fries.
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While the fries cook, make the burgers.
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Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Mix the beef with the chopped hot dogs, chili powder, grill seasoning, Worcestershire, 1 teaspoon of the hot sauce, and the ketchup.
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Form 4 large patties.
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Add a drizzle of oil, once around the skillet, and add the patties.
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Cook the burgers for 6 minutes on each side, then top each with 2 slices of bacon and 1 slice of Cheddar.
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Turn the heat off, cover the pan with a loose foil tent, and let the cheese melt for a minute or two.
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When the fries are extra crisp remove them from the oven.
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Place the butter, the remaining tablespoon of hot sauce, and the garlic in a small dish and microwave on High for 20 seconds, then transfer the fries to a large bowl.
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Toss the fries with the butter mixture and chives and season with salt.
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Slather chili sauce on the tops of the split kaiser rolls.
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Place the bacon-chili-cheeseburgers on the bun bottoms and set the tops in place.
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Pile fries alongside and serve.
