This Frank & Bean Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory hot dogs with a rich, sweet, and tangy pork and bean sauce. The dish features a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, vinegar, and ketchup that bubbles up around the sausages as they bake. Topped with crunchy French-fried onions, it offers a satisfying contrast of textures in every bite. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners, potlucks, or feeding a hungry crowd, this recipe brings nostalgic, home-style flavors to your table with minimal effort. It’s a crowd-pleaser thatâÂÂs easy to assemble and even easier to enjoy.
Frank & Bean Bake
Description
This Frank & Bean Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory hot dogs with a rich, sweet, and tangy pork and bean sauce. The dish features a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, vinegar, and ketchup that bubbles up around the sausages as they bake. Topped with crunchy French-fried onions, it offers a satisfying contrast of textures in every bite. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners, potlucks, or feeding a hungry crowd, this recipe brings nostalgic, home-style flavors to your table with minimal effort. It&# 226;ÂÂs a crowd-pleaser thatâÂÂs easy to assemble and even easier to enjoy.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375ðF (190ðC).
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In a large bowl, combine the pork and beans, brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and half of the French-fried onions. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Pour the bean mixture into a 12x8 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
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Cut the 1 lb of frankfurters into halves or quarters, depending on desired size, and arrange them down the center of the baking dish, gently pressing them slightly into the bean mixture.
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Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the sausages are heated through and the beans are bubbling.
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Remove the foil from the dish and sprinkle the remaining French-fried onions evenly over the top.
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Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 3 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown and crispy.
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Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 397.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.1g22%
- Saturated Fat 5.0g25%
- Cholesterol 80.0mg27%
- Sodium 86.0mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 38.7g13%
- Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
- Sugars 33.6g
- Protein 28.1g57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.