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Beans And Franks

Beans And Franks

1/2 cup onions chopped
6 slices bacon fried, crumbled and drippings reserved
2 16-ounce cans pork and beans
1 pound hot dogs diagonally cut in 1-inch pieces
1 15-ounce can pineapple tidbits drained and juice reserved
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 cup chili sauce
3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey or pineapple juice
1 tablespoon instant coffee

Preheat oven to 400°. In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion in reserved bacon drippings. Using a slotted spoon, carefully lift onion from skillet and place in a 2-quart casserole. To casserole, add beans, hot dogs, pineapple, brown sugar, chili sauce, bourbon or pineapple juice and coffee granules. Gently stir to thoroughly mix ingredients. Sprinkle bacon over the top. Bake for 1 hour or until beans are bubbly and juice has thickened. Makes 8 servings.

posted by Kate @ 8:53 AM