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Beanie Weenies

This recipe for beanie weenies is from my stepmother. Tastes good topped with grated sharp Cheddar cheese. Any leftovers will taste even better the next day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 2812 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet For browning meats and simmering the dish
  • 1 Chef's knife For slicing hot dogs and bacon
  • 1 Cutting Board For safe and efficient ingredient preparation
  • 1 Spatula For stirring and turning ingredients
  • 1 Measuring Spoons For accurate seasoning and sauce additions

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 2 slices thick cut bacon Optional
  • 1 16 ounce package hot dogs , cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Optional
  • 1 28 ounce can baked beans with pork
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add bacon, if using, and hot dogs (if not using bacon, add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet). Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Stir in baked beans, ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  •  Bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley. Serve hot.  Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Notes

Achieving a deep, even brown on the hot dogs and optional bacon is crucial for developing rich, savory flavors through the Maillard reaction; do not rush this step. If using bacon, render its fat thoroughly as it imparts a superior depth of flavor compared to olive oil. When simmering, allow the sauce to reduce sufficiently to a thick, coating consistency, concentrating the flavors of the beans and spices. This dish benefits from a good quality hot dog. For an elevated presentation and taste, serve hot, topped with freshly grated sharp Cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of additional fresh parsley, perhaps alongside a side of cornbread or crusty artisan bread for dipping.