Beans and Franks or Beanie Weenie

It really doesn't matter which name you use. When it comes down to it really, it's what ever your mother use called to it.  Beans and Franks is one of those meals you ate as a child at home or in the school cafeteria. I feel kind of embarrassed posting this recipe only because it's just so simple to make. 

Beans and Franks is very kid friendly and cheap on the pocket book. Either way its still really good and still a popular dish in our house. If there is one thing I cannot stand it's Beanie Weenie in a can YUCK!!!! There is no reason to eat it out of a can when it's such a cinch to throw together, just add a few jazzed up ingredients and its really quite tasty.

I like to make this casserole when I'm pressed for time and really just need to throw something together for a quick dinner. I always serve my Beans and Franks with sweet corn muffins. It is kind of like peas and carrots its just the perfect combination. 

Add a little fruit and a garden salad and you have a quick easy meal. I know this is a super simple to make, but I still wanted to post it. Beans and Franks is a old fashioned family favorite that I think is a forgotten meal in some families, but not in our house. 

Beanie Weenie or Beans and Franks

1 - 16 oz package Hebrew national Hot dogs or
a good quality hot dogs of your choosing, sliced 
1 - tablespoon butter

2 - 3 - 15 oz cans pork and beans 

1/4 - cup brown sugar

1/4 - cup barbecue sauce 

1 - tsp mustard

Cut up all the hot dogs into slices.  

In a large skillet add melt 1 tablespoon butter. 

Add the sliced hot dogs and saute' until very lightly brown. Set aside when done. 

In a large bowl add the pork n beans, bbq sauce, brown sugar, and mustard; mix well. 

Add hot dogs and mix to combine. Pour the mixture into a 8x8 inch baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until bubbly. 

Serve with corn muffins or cornbread