Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - Beans & Franks!

I wanted some comfort food today, so I made that all-American summer meal - beans & franks.
The baked beans were from my mother-in-law's recipe. She probably got it from the back of a can or from Heloise, but nevertheless, it it a great way to doctor up canned baked beans!
The franks were the old crescent-roll-wrapped standby.

Baked Beans

2 large cans baked beans (any variety),drained some if there is alot of liquid in the can
1 large sweet onion, diced
1/4 cup each of ketchup, yellow mustard, and brown sugar

Mix all ingredients together in a 9x13 baking pan. Place in 375 degree oven for 45 minutes (franks will cook with them for last 15 or so minutes.)

Cheesy Franks in a Blanket

Hot dogs (your choice of brand - I think Nathan's are the best)
Refrigerated Crescent Rolls
Block Cheddar Cheese, sliced into 1/4 x 1/4 inch planks

For each frank, you will need 2 crescent rolls, so one 8-pack of crescent rolls will make 4.
Cut a lengthwise slit in each frank, being careful not to cut the entire way through. Insert chese plank in slit, pushing in gently.
Unroll crescent dough, keeping two triangles together. Press perforations together and lightly roll dough rectangle to flatten.
Place cheese-stuffed dog on dough, and roll up to enclose, making sure seam is sealed.
Place seam-side down on baking sheet (using a Silpat or parchment paper helps with cleanup.)
Bake in 375 degree oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and cheese begins to ooze out.

Serve with mustard and/or ketchup, and of course the baked beans. You could also add some pickles on the side.

An easy summer comfort meal.