Beanie Weenies For Backyard Cookouts

No matter its name – Beanie Weenies, Franks and Beans or Hot Dogs and Beans – this comforting dish is enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Crafted using Bush’s original baked beans in combination with homemade sauce that features sweet, tangy and smoky notes for an irresistibly satisfying bite, this recipe makes an easy camping or potluck meal!

1. Make Ahead

Beanie Weenies are an easy, classic comforting dish both children and adults will adore. Crafted with Bush’s original baked beans and enhanced by a homemade sauce that includes the ideal combination of ketchup, smoky BBQ sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard; it elevates a childhood favorite into something even better! Easy to prepare ahead and simply reheat when ready; giving the flavors time to come together helps thickening of sauce too.

3. Cook On The Campfire

An outdoor campfire turns dinner into an extra-special experience, offering stunning scenery of pitch pines, lightning bugs and squirrels scurrying about. Even simple meals become magical under such auspices! Cook any dish imaginable using skillet or grill over the fire for maximum flavor – with classics like nachos or lasagna being enhanced further by smoke flavors from the fire itself!

Before cooking directly over flames, wait until they have subsided and turned into coals. This allows your food to cook safely and evenly without over-charring or burning. If using a grill grate over the fire, prepare it ahead of time by creating an arrangement of coals before placing a heavy pan or skillet atop.

Don’t forget aluminum foil! It takes up minimal space, yet is an efficient and space-saving way to prepare multiple ingredients all at once. Shrimp scampi packets provide a quick solution for losing individual shrimp through grates or overcooking (because their seal keeps in moisture to avoid dryness). Add in corn and tomatoes for an exciting and hearty meal that’ll surely impress tent mates!

4. Serve On The Campfire

An engaging campfire meal can be an exciting and memorable way for counselors and their groups to bond while simultaneously learning how to cook outdoors. A delicious grilled hotdog and bean recipe is easy to prepare with minimal cleanup required, while this creamy campfire mac and cheese cooks perfectly in foil. Additionally, try your luck at making an impressive campfire marshmallow cocktail with charred orange slices, toasty marshmallows and bourbon!

As an indulgent dessert option, try making cinnamon roll skewers! Simply wrap canned cinnamon rolls around a skewer stick and spin over the fire until golden brown – kids will adore these easy and delicious desserts! Plus they pair nicely with other campfire meals like this gnocchi foil pack or these pie iron pizzas!