1. Start by combining the ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped bacon in a bowl. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until they are well incorporated. Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, and give it another stir to evenly distribute the flavors.

2. Heat your vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to a temperature of 350°F (175°C). Maintaining the right oil temperature is crucial for achieving the perfect golden-brown crust on your corn dogs.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, buttermilk, and egg until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. This batter will be used to coat the hot dogs before frying.

4. Skewer each hot dog or sausage link with a wooden stick, then completely coat them in the prepared bacon cheeseburger mixture, ensuring an even coverage.

5. One by one, dip the coated hot dogs into the corn dog batter, making sure they are fully submerged. Carefully lower the battered corn dogs into the hot oil and fry them until they reach a golden-brown hue, about 4-5 minutes.

6. Once the corn dogs are fried to perfection, remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve these Deep-Fried Bacon Cheeseburger Corn Dogs hot, with your favorite dipping sauces like mustard, ketchup, or ranch on the side.