Beanie Weenies

Beanie Weenies, also called Franks 'n Beans, is a dish that can be a main item or a side. Often served in informal settings, it is similar to pork and beans, but substitutes hot dogs or frankfurters for pork. July 13 is National Bean 'n Franks Day in The United States.

A bowl of Beanie Weenies

History

Baked beans were among the first canned "convenience foods" to emerge in the United States, dating back to the civil war.[1] The exact originator of the concept of combining hot dogs and baked beans is unknown. Van Camp's owns the name Beanee Weenee and sells a canned version of the dish. Other brands are sold under alternative names such as Franks & Beans.[2][3][4]

Ingredients

The standard recipe is simply canned baked beans (and juices) and sliced hot dogs, though more complex recipes have included brown sugar, onion, mustard, BBQ sauce, and various herbs and spices.

Nutritional information

Based on one serving size of one can of the Van Camp's Beanee Weenee:[5] Calories:240 Total Fat:8g Saturated Fat: 3.0g Cholesterol:40 mg Sodium:990 mg Total Carbohydrates:29.0g Dietary Fiber:8.0g Sugars:8.0g Protein:18.0g

References
  1. "National Bean 'n Franks Day". Mahalo.com. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
  2. "Hot Dogs, History of the Hot Dog, Hot Dog History, History and Legends of Hot Dogs, Hotdogs". Whatscookingamerica.net. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
  3. "American Food Holidays". Tfdutch.com. 2007-11-15. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
  4. "Beanie Weenies Recipe - Food.com - 219761". Food.com. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
  5. "Calories in Van Camp's - Original Beanie Weenies, 1 can | Nutrition and Health Facts". Caloriecount.about.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-10-02.


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