Beanie Weenies (Homemade Franks and Beans)
Homemade beanie weenies with bacon, browned hot dogs, and a sweet smoky sauce. Better than canned franks and beans and ready in 35 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound hot dogs sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 (15-ounce) cans pork and beans
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 slices thick-cut raw bacon diced
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan.2 slices thick-cut raw bacon.
- Add the sliced hot dogs to the pan. Cook until they are lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes.1 pound hot dogs.
- Add the pork and beans, brown sugar, dark corn syrup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper to the pan. Stir to combine.2 (15-ounce) cans pork and beans,1/3 cup brown sugar,2 tablespoons dark corn syrup,2 tablespoons Dijon mustard,1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce,1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar,1 teaspoon smoked paprika,1/2 teaspoon garlic powder,1/2 teaspoon onion powder,1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Stir in the reserved crispy bacon bits and serve.
Notes
You can use maple syrup or molasses in place of the dark corn syrup to make it healthier!
PRO TIP: Grill the hot dogs before slicing if you want extra smoky flavor. It adds a step but makes a noticeable difference.
Nutrition
Serving: 6gCalories: 312.6kcalCarbohydrates: 33.2gProtein: 9.9gFat: 16.2gSaturated Fat: 5.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 705.1mgPotassium: 199.1mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 174.9IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 38.6mgIron: 2.3mg
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