Beanie Weenies With Barbecue Beans and Onions

Simple yet satisfying meal perfect for camping, potlucks or weeknight dinner. Beanie Weenies or Franks and Beans (known by others) elevated by delicious homemade sauce made of ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and smoky BBQ sauce is sure to please both children and adults alike! It makes the ideal treat!

Ingredients

Beanie Weenies, Franks and Beans or Hot Dogs and Beans is an old-school comfort dish that kids (and adults!) alike love. Canned baked beans are covered with homemade sauce featuring sweet and tangy flavors for a delicious dish that makes an easy weeknight dinner or potluck dish – plus it can even be prepared ahead of time and easily reheated when ready!

This recipe is another perfect use for the slow cooker. Simply saute onions, garlic and hot dogs together before transferring everything to a slow cooker along with beans for cooking at low for 6-7 hours on low.

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Beanie Weenies, also known as Franks and Beans or Hot Dogs and Beans, are an irresistibly comforting meal enjoyed by both adults and kids. This version adds flavor with its homemade sauce crafted using ketchup and BBQ sauce – creating an easy meal perfect for busy weeknights, camping trips or potlucks – or reheated as lunch later in the day! Let your dish sit uncovered before consuming to thicken its sauce and intensify flavors further.

Make and freeze this dish ahead of time to save time in the future – simply allow it to cool before storing in an airtight container. To thaw and reheat, simply put overnight in the fridge, followed by either heating it on the stovetop or microwave.

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As its name implies, Franks and Beans (sometimes also referred to as Hot Dogs and Beans ) is an easy and comforting dish enjoyed by both children and adults. With its simplistic ingredients, this recipe makes an ideal weeknight dinner or quick lunch option; plus it makes an ideal contribution at potlucks or BBQ’s!

This recipe can easily be made for the slow cooker by sauteeing onions and garlic before adding all of the remaining ingredients, including seasoning. Cover and set to LOW heat setting to make this flavorful dish! Enjoy it over the next 6-7 hours.

Once they’re cooked, allow beanie weenies to rest for several minutes after baking so the sauce can thicken slightly and enhance flavors – this classic family dinner is sure to become a new family favorite!

Serves 4.

Make this dish ahead and store in the fridge or slow cooker to give yourself plenty of time for dinner, it will even work great when heated in a microwave later! Sautee the onions and garlic first before adding beans and sauce. Cover and cook on low; when ready to serve just reheat on stove or microwave.

This simple yet comforting dish is sure to be a crowd pleaser, perfect for weeknight dinner, potlucks or BBQ’s, or as the ideal lunch for hungry kids! A delectable twist on an old-time classic, using Bush’s original baked beans coated in an irresistibly flavorful homemade sauce made of ketchup, smoky barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar for maximum taste!

Add different ingredients to the sauce for an additional twist, such as pickles, jalapenos, mustard or even hot sauce for extra spice! This simple yet delectable meal from canned beans will become one of your family’s favorites in no time!