How to Make Easy Hot Dog and Baked Bean Casserole

Use hot dogs to make an easy casserole.

Hot dog and baked bean casserole is a classic dish that your entire family will enjoy. For a complete meal, serve the casserole alongside a fresh garden salad or corn bread. Make the dish as a casual and simple weekday meal, or bring it to an outdoor barbecue or holiday party. To satisfy vegetarians, substitute meat hot dogs for soy versions.

Things You'll Need

• Saucepan
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large, white onion, chopped
• 1 28-ounce can of baked beans
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 10 hot dogs
• 2-quart casserole dish

Instructions

1. Warm the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute the chopped white onion until it turns soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. Pour the can of baked beans into the saucepan. Add the ketchup and brown sugar, and then the salt and black pepper to taste. Stir the ingredients with a spoon.

3. Cut the hot dogs into 1/4-inch slices and stir them into the bean mixture. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Pour the mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish. Place the casserole into the oven and cook it for 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

References

• Food: Hot Dog and Bean Casserole
• Parents Connect: Hot Dog and Bean Casserole