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For the chipotle cheese sauce: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Add the flour and whisk until golden, about 1 minute.
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Whisk in the milk and continue to cook until slightly thickened about 5-6 minutes.
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In 1/4 cup increments, add the cheddar cheese to the milk.
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Make sure each batch is completely melted before adding the next.
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Once all the cheese has been added and melted, stir in the green chilies, tomatoes, chipotle pepper and hot sauce.
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Season with salt and black pepper if necessary.
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Keep warm on the stove while you prepare your other ingredients
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For the bacon-corn relish: In a large non-stick skillet, add the bacon.
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Cook over medium heat, until almost crispy.
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Add the red onion, corn, and a dash of salt and black pepper.
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Cook for 3-4 minutes or until veggies are tender and the bacon is completely crisp.
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Stir in the cilantro and adjust seasoning to taste.
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Set aside until you are ready to assemble your hot dogs.
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For the hot dogs assembly: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
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Add your hot dogs and grill for about 8 minutes, turning them every 2 minutes or so.
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Once you have the perfect grill marks and the hot dogs are warmed through, remove from heat.
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Assemble your hot dogs by placing a grilled hot dog on top of a lightly toasted hot dog bun.
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Top with a drizzle of chipotle cheese sauce and bacon-corn relish.
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Enjoy immediately!