Weenie In A Beanie Wrap

I am forever trying to use up leftover Saturday beans. Chili is good, but sometimes tedious. Who doesn’t love beans and hotdogs? This is sort of a take on pigs in blanket but different. First, spice up the leftover beans with some red pepper flakes, cumin and garlic powder. Then make up a batch of garlic herb dough in the bread machine. Use your imagination ooh, doggie.

4 hotdogs

1 medium onion

1 cup baked beans

Bread dough

Ketchup

Mustard

Garlic Herb Dough

 

1 cup water (70º-80º)

2 Tbsp butter flavored Crisco

1 egg

3¼ cups flour

¼ cup sugar

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp basil

½ tsp oregano

½ tsp tarragon leaves

Select dough setting. When finished, divide dough in half and freeze half for another meal. Divide into 4 portions and roll out into 6x4 inch rectangles. Place one dog on each blanket; slit dogs down center, not cutting all the way through; fill with ketchup or mustard. Sprinkle with chopped onion, spoon ¼ cup beans over dog and roll up. Press seams together to seal. Place on greased baking dish and let rise for about 30 minutes. Bake 375º for about 20 minutes, until golden brown. Serve with a dill pickle and more ketchup or mustard if desired.

© Crackerberries 2011

The Ultimate Reuben

4 slices pumpernickel bread

¼ lb thinly sliced corned beef
4 Tbsp sauerkraut, well drained
2 Tbsp Thousand Island dressing
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 slices Swiss cheese
1 tbsp margarine

Drain sauerkraut on paper towels; heat griddle to medium (340º). Combine mustard and dressing together and mix well. Divide corned beef between two slices of bread, top with sauerkraut, cheese and dressing. Cover with remaining two slices of bread. Spread margarine on the outside of both sides of sandwich. Place on griddle; grill on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve with Dug’s spicy sweet potato fries.

1 medium sweet potato, peeled & julienned
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp chili powder
1 tsp pepper
½ tsp kosher salt

Preheat oven 375º

Combine all spices together and mix well; spread sweet potatoes on greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with vegetable oil and toss lightly to spread over all potatoes. Sprinkle with spices and toss again. Bake in 375º for 20 minutes then toss and return to oven for another 20-30 minutes until fries are done. Serve with honey mustard or ranch dressing.

© Crackerberries 2011