Classic Franks and Beans
Franks and Beans are perfect for a family picnic or an easy dinner. Made with smokey bacon, onions, caramelized hot dogs and baked beans.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 6 strips Maple bacon chopped
- 1 Small yellow onion diced
- 8 All beef hotdogs sliced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Stone ground Dijon mustard
- 48 ounces Cans country style baked beans 3 (16-ounce) cans
- Additional bacon and fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 2 quart baking dish. Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Over medium-low heat in a large saute pan, cook bacon until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
- Remove all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from the pan. Increase heat to medium and add diced onions and sliced hot dogs to the pan. Saute until onions are translucent, and hotdogs have begun to brown; about 5 minutes.
- Place baked beans, hotdogs, onions, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard in the prepared baking dish and mix until well combined.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until it has begun to bubble in the center. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: Store leftover franks and beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheating: Reheat leftovers in a foil covered baking dish in the oven at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until warmed through.
Make Ahead: Proceed through step two of the recipe, add all ingredients to the baking dish and stir, store tightly covered in the fridge until ready to heat for serving. Allow an extra 5-10 minutes cook time if the baking dish is cold when placed in the oven.
Slow Cooker Instructions: Proceed through step two of the recipe, add all ingredients to the slow cooker insert and stir. Cook on high 2-3 hours, or on low 4-6 hours. Each slow cooker is different, so watch closely to prevent scorching.
This recipe doubles well.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 883mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
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