Craving Beans
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Craving Beans is a down-home dish that mixes baked beans with slices of hot dogs. It’s a simple, hearty meal that’s perfect for when you’re craving something comforting and easy to whip up.
Craving Beans is the perfect comfort food that takes you right back to childhood. This easy dish mixes baked beans with juicy hot dog slices for a hearty meal that’s quick to whip up and always satisfying. It’s great for feeding the family or making a simple weeknight dinner.
What makes Craving Beans so special is how simple and tasty it is. The beans soak up all the flavors from the hot dogs, creating a savory and slightly sweet combo that’s just delicious. Plus, it’s super easy to make—just throw everything in a pot, let it simmer, and you’re done. This dish is more than just food; it’s a nostalgic reminder of home and comfort in every bite.
What You’ll Need to Make Craving Beans:
Recipe Ingredients:
- Baked Beans*
- Kidney Beans
- Butter Beans
- Weenies
- Onion
- Yellow Mustard (yes, it must must must be yellow, if you ask about Dijon or Spicy Brown I’m gonna throw a weenie slice at you) 😉
- Ketchup
- Brown Sugar
- Salt, and Pepper
*In the recipe below, you’ll notice that you don’t have to stick to one certain size of baked beans.
How to Make Craving Beans:
Put everything in a 5-6 quart slow cooker or dutch oven…
…stir them together…
…and let that sit and simmer on medium heat, uncovered, for about 30 minutes until thick.
And there you have it! The most delicious, easy recipe ever!
Serve warm in a bowl with some cornbread and you have an amazing, easy meal that you will crave! Delicious!
Commonly Asked Questions about Craving Beans:
Can I use any type of beans? While baked beans are the traditional choice, you can experiment with other beans like navy beans or kidney beans for a different flavor and texture.
Do I need to cook the hot dogs beforehand? No need to cook the hot dogs beforehand. Just slice them up and toss them in with the beans. They’ll cook through as the dish simmers.
Can I add other ingredients? Absolutely! Feel free to add ingredients like onions, bell peppers, or even a bit of barbecue sauce to give the dish extra flavor.
How long does it take to make Craving Beans? It’s a quick dish that takes about 15-20 minutes to prepare and cook, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Can I use a crock pot to make Craving Beans? Yes! Just add all the ingredients to the crock pot, cover it and cook until it’s bubbly and thick, usually 7-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.
Can I make Craving Beans ahead of time? Yes, you can make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to three days. Just reheat it on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
What should I serve with Craving Beans? Craving Beans pairs well with cornbread, a simple green salad, or even over rice for a more filling meal.
Is this dish kid-friendly? Definitely! Kids usually love the combination of beans and hot dogs, making it a family-friendly meal option.
Can I make a vegetarian version? Sure thing! Just swap out the hot dogs for a vegetarian alternative or leave them out altogether and add more veggies or some smoked tofu for flavor.
How can I store leftovers? Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll keep for about 3 days, and you can reheat them on the stove or in the microwave.
Ingredients
- 16-28 ounce can Baked Beans with liquid
- 15 ounce can Kidney Beans with liquid
- 15 ounce can Butter Beans with liquid
- 2-4 Weenies sliced into small rounds
- 1 Onion chopped
- 1 heaping tablespoon of Yellow Mustard
- 1/2 cup Ketchup
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a 5-6 quart slow cooker or Dutch oven and stir until well combined.
If using Slow Cooker (Crock Pot)
- Cover and cook until thick and bubbly, 7-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.
If using a Dutch Oven
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until mixture begins to bubble. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until thick, about thirty minutes.
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I have the ingredients needed on my grocery list and will be making these for the 4th and will probably use the little Hillshire smokie links or cut up Hillshire Sausage in place of the wieners being we will be having hot dogs and hamburgers. Might even add some cut up maple flavored bacon besides.
Nice big hunk of corn bread smeared with honey would go good with these beans and would be a meal in itself.
Enjoyed reading your funny, not so funny story.
Wishing you a wonderful day as well as a fun and safe 4th of July holiday.
I hope you have a wonderful 4th as well Colleen!!
Well, I need to make the beans. The story was so funny that I just about “busted a gusset” laughing over it. And, you are right about North Alabama –good food seems to be the panacea for just about every death. My sisters and I got three recipes from the good folks who brought outstanding food when our mama died. Southerners love good food, and most of them love sharing recipes for their delicious food. One doesn’t appreciate this attribute of southerners until one moves to another area of the country where this doesn’t happen. Thanks for the laugh today!!
🙂
I think I’ll make them for the fourth too, except I’m going to use a package of lil’ smokies ‘stead of weenies.
Will have to give it a try, son in law doesn’t like baked beans at all, finally found one brand he will eat, so will give the whole thing a try, the butter beans will be the hard part, may wind up cooking my own as all I’ve been able to find are baby limas and those just don’t cut it for flavour.
Try Aldi for butter beans.
That is exactly where these came from!:D I love Aldi’s canned veggies, the prices are amazing. Whenever I need one can of something, I just buy a whole flat and usually end up paying around $10 for a dozen cans so I have extra the next time I need it.
I make these with beef smoked sausage, but for July 4th, I use brisket. Yeeee hawwwww
I’ll have a hunk of buttered cornbread with that, please 🙂
It is funny we all have one of these bean recipes. In our family it is called “Yum Yum Beans”. One of the sons had to plan a menu for a week-end campout for the Boy Scouts. He talked about including Yum Yum Beans. His friends thought he was crazy but he persisted. I mixed up the base mixture and seasoning and he added the beans and cooked them at camp. The Yum Yum Beans went like wild fire. They couldnt find the pot afterwards to clean it because the biggest Scout heckler had taken the pot behind a big tree and was licking out the end of the beans and juice using his fingers. We laugh about this story. But Yum Yum Beans were included in may more campouts.
And all of the names pretty much say “YOU HAVE GOT TO TRY THESE BEANS!” lol LOVE your story!!!