Beanie weenies are an easy and comforting meal, enjoyed by both kids and adults alike. This recipe takes the classic staple and adds some smokey spice for added depth of flavor.
This meal can be prepared ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, place over medium-high heat with frequent stirring.
Baked Beans
Baked beans are an easy summertime meal to create in a smoker. Begin with canned vegetarian-labelled beans, adding in your choice of ingredients like ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard powder for classic BBQ flavor. Use a large cast iron skillet or dutch oven so the beans cook evenly during both stages of preparation and serving.
When it’s time to smoke your beans, set your smoker to 225F and add mild wood pellets such as maple, cherry or hickory pellets. Smoke for three hours by stirring every hour – once thick and bubbly they are ready!
Combine these smoky baked beans with classic barbeque fare such as hamburgers and hotdogs for a hearty meal, or pair them with ribs for an equally hearty dinner. They pair especially well with ham, making it ideal for holiday meals. Plus, these versatile beans can be served warm, room temperature or chilled!
Sliced Hot Dogs
A delicious take on an old classic, vegetarian beanie weenies is an easy and comforting weeknight dinner or side dish for potlucks and barbecues alike. Enjoy it alone or as part of an expanded feast featuring sweet and tangy sauce complemented by hot dog slices that add smokiness – this dish makes a wonderful way to introduce newcomers into cooking while offering something deliciously simple that kids of all ages will appreciate.
Start this delicious veggie beanies dish by heating olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat, and adding diced onion until soft and translucent, before stirring in diced hot dogs and slices of hot dogs. Finally, mix brown sugar, ketchup, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce and mustard in another bowl; once mixed add it all to the dish and stir to mix thoroughly before turning down heat to low and leaving to simmer for approximately 15 minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley before serving!
This quick and comforting vegetarian beanie weenies recipe can easily fit into a busy weeknight dinner schedule or provide an effortless side dish at any barbecue. Furthermore, the ingredients can easily be tailored to suit individual preferences – for instance, more brown sugar can add sweet-tangy notes while more ketchup provides slightly spicy bites.
When making this easy vegetarian beanie weenies recipe, it is crucial that all of the sliced hot dogs and beans are fully heated throughout, as this helps thickening of sauce. Be sure to stir regularly to avoid sticking of ingredients at bottom of pan! For best results.
Refrigerating leftover vegetarian beanie weenies ensures maximum freshness; simply label and store in an airtight container, refrigerating until needed and using within three to four days for optimal freshness. You can also opt to freeze it instead for even longer storage purposes. When it’s time for reheating, simply place in saucepan with medium-low heat, stir to warm through, adding additional liquid such as water or broth as necessary until warm and enjoy!
Coleslaw
Crisp coleslaw can elevate the delicious flavors of baked beans and hot dogs for a Beanie Weenie dinner, providing a refreshing counterpoint and satisfying crunch that balances out its hearty essence. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potluck events alike.
Coleslaw boasts an illustrious past dating back to the 17th century. Modern recipes typically involve shredding cabbage into a creamy dressing that often includes mayonnaise (though dairy-free recipes exist as well). Coleslaw is often featured at barbecue meals as it adds crunchiness and tart flavors that go perfectly with barbecue meats; you can achieve its signature smokiness by sauteeing onions, paprika, pepper or pickling hot jalapeno slices to the recipe for added depth of flavor.
Other popular side dishes to pair well with the flavorful beans in a Beanie Weenie include macaroni salad, grilled vegetables and potato salad. Macaroni salad provides a creamy yet cool contrast against its warm and hearty companion; while grilled vegetables bring vibrant pops of color that complement perfectly. A potato salad featuring both dill and mustard might just be the ideal match to complete this satisfying comfort food meal!
While Beanie Weenies should ideally be consumed immediately upon completion, leftovers can be frozen up to two months without suffering much quality loss. When ready to reheat them, use medium heat in a saucepan while stirring frequently so as to ensure even heating and avoid burning. Occasionally a splash of water or broth should be added during rewarming to restore original sauce consistency if necessary.
If you prefer using the microwave to heat your Beanie Weenie, place it in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with either a plastic lid with venting holes or plastic wrap with small vents. Heat on high power for 2-3 minutes at first before stirred and continued heating at 1-minute intervals until heated through. Adding some additional flavor by way of ketchup or mustard while heating can also add an extra boost of color and taste!
Cornbread
Beans and hot dogs is an effortless combination that serves up comforting homestyle goodness, perfect for last-minute cookout invites or weeknight dinner. Additionally, it provides essential proteins and iron.
This recipe enhances the smoky flavors of this dish by using Bush’s original baked beans with homemade sauce composed of ketchup, smoky BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar – finishing it off with some color from sprinkled paprika for some added color and hint of smokeiness. The combination makes a savory, sweet and tangy sauce ideal for pairing with bean dishes and vegetarian beanie weenies!
Serve this Beanie Weenie dish alongside a fresh and crunchy colslaw to bring out its full potential as a hearty family meal. It will surely bring smiles.
Add an innovative flair to this timeless recipe by baking Beanie Weenies in muffin tins – this will allow your children to get involved with baking while giving them a portable treat they can take wherever they go! Plus, this makes an adorable keepsake gift too!
In order to ensure a soft and juicy Beanie Weenie, be sure to cook and reheat it thoroughly before rewarming it in an oven-safe dish before heating in a double boiler if possible. This ensures its texture remains intact as you consume your meal!
Smoking cornbread will add another dimension of flavor. Preheat a pellet or charcoal smoker to 400 degF and set up indirect cooking, then combine all of your dry ingredients in a large bowl before creating a well in the center and pouring in eggs, melted butter, honey, milk, beer or water – whisk well to combine everything before folding in cheese and candied jalapeos (optional). Pour the batter into an greased pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean; try Cowboy Oak and Hickory 100% Natural Lump Charcoal for subtlety of flavor!
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