Okay, before the Quarantine started, I had probably made a hot dog and bean casserole for my husband exactly one time. I guess since it didn't get a warm and fuzzy response, I didn't make it again. Growing up, I was a PICKY eater. One of my favorite meals was hot dog and bean casserole with Jiffy corn muffins on the side. My mom would take a pack of hot dogs and a can of baked beans, mix in a little ketchup and mustard and bake it. I LOVE the little boxes of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.
Growing up in Maryland, I never knew where the mix was made, it turns out it's Chelsea, Michigan! About an hour from where I live now. Once this Quarantine is over, I'm definitely going for a tour of their factory. Now that I'm done taking a trip down memory lane, I'll move on!! During this time of family togetherness, I have been trying different recipes, something I didn't have time for before this Quarantine started. I have always eaten the hot dog and bean casserole separate from the corn muffin mix. What if the two were put together into a casserole?!?!? I looked at the Jiffy website and their recipe included onions. Hmm, I'm still not a fan of onions (a carryover of my childhood pickiness)!!! LOL. I mixed together the hot dogs and beans and then spread the corn muffin mix over the top and baked it. My husband thought it was one of the best things I have ever made!! This casserole has become a new "Quarantine" favorite!!
Ingredients
8-pack of hot dogs, chopped
16-ounce can baked beans (I used Vegetarian Baked Beans)
Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
1 large egg
1/3 cup milk
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 2.5 quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Put in the chopped hot dogs and baked beans and combine well with a large spoon. Set aside. In a small bowl, put the corn muffin mix, large egg and 1/3 cup milk. With a large whisk or spoon, blend until just barely combined (don't overmix). Let the batter "rest" for about 3-4 minutes and then spread evenly on the top of the hot dogs and beans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the casserole comes out clean. You want to make sure the corn muffin mixture on top gets done!! Makes six servings.
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