Homemade Beenie Weenies (Copycat Recipe)
Homemade bean weenies are a yummy, homemade version of the nostalgic classic. Featuring sliced hot dogs and perfectly seasoned baked beans, this is a simple meal everyone will love.
Servings: 4
Calories: 530kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 8 count pkg Nathan's hot dogs thinly sliced
- 1 53 oz can pork & beans
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- pinch cayenne pepper optional
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 heaping tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the oil to a heavy bottomed pot set over medium heat, and when it's hot add the sliced hot dogs to the pan.
- Cook the hot dogs, stirring often, for 2 minutes- just until the edges are crispy and slightly caramelized.
- Open the can of beans, and carefully pour off the excess liquid pooled at the top- just until you start to see the first beans. Keep the remaining liquid, and pour the contents of the can into the pot.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pot, stirring to combine.
- Bring the pot to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let the mixture simmer for 5-8 minutes, again stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm & enjoy!
Notes
- The cayenne pepper is optional. Omit it if you don't like things with a kick.
- Use your favorite kind of hot dogs. We love Nathan's but you can switch it out for whatever brand your family prefers.
- Don't skip simmering the beans after you add all the ingredients. It helps the sauce thicken up a bit and the flavors combine.
Nutrition
Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 1817mg | Potassium: 1287mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 7mg