Homemade Beans and Weenies

How to make beans and weenies from scratch with dry beans or with canned baked beans on stove top is here. 3 ways to make this including our Instant Pot beans and franks and homemade in a Crockpot! Fun easy hot dog meal.

Beans and Weenies Crockpot

We will show you how to make a delicious batch of homemade Crockpot baked beans with dry beans and wieners infusing the dish with the rich flavors of brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and more. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to embark on this journey that will delight your taste buds and warm your heart.

with canned beans

If you want to use canned baked beans to make things easier and quicker you certainly can, I’ll explain using dry beans below too! There are several ways to doctor those up to transform them into something totally new with a bit more savory flavors to them. You will need;

Ingredients

• 2 cans of beans or pork and beans works too
• 1 package of sliced hot dogs, about 8 whole
• Ketchup or BBQ sauce
• Brown sugar if you want sweet
• Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Optional: Sliced onions, diced bacon for extra flavor and texture and/or red pepper flakes or jalapeno powder for a bit of spicy. You can adjust the taste with more or less brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, or even some barbecue sauce.

Can you make beans and weenies with frozen hot dogs?

This is how to cook frozen hot dogs if that is all you have on hand. They would need to be thawed at least enough to slice into bite size pieces ideally. That way the flavors can really soak in.

Now I like a bit of texture on my weenies so the outsides are a bit browned and have a bit of crisp on the outside before I submerge into the super soft rest of the meal. You could boil hot dogs until plump if you don’t care about that, and just slice when done.

Homemade Beans and Weenies on the Stove

1. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. If you’re using sliced onions, sauté them until they’re translucent and lightly browned. This step adds depth to the flavor profile.
2. Dump in your sliced dogs and saute until the outsides are lightly browned.
   • or you can make Hot Dog Burnt Ends and use those
3. Once ready, transfer them to your pot on the stove or slow cooker. Now, add the canned baked beans. Stir them gently to combine, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
4. Now if you are already using doctored up like Bush’s baked beans you wouldn’t really need more BBQ sauce, brown sugar or anything else but could certainly doctor it up to your liking.
5. Stir everything together until the sauce is well-distributed. Your kitchen will be filled with the enticing aroma of the flavors mingling.
6. Cover the slow cooker, or pot set to low heat. Let the beans and weenies simmer and meld together for a few hours in Crockpot or 30 minutes on the stove stirring occasionally, about every 10 minutes.
7. Once the cooking time is up, turn off. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Spoon the hearty mixture onto plates or into bowls, and get ready to enjoy a comforting, nostalgic meal that your family will love.

in pressure cooker

If you wanted to use your pressure cooker, our NO soak Instant Pot baked beans is fabulous. Add slices of dogs that have been sauteed at the end and enjoy.

What is a good substitute for cannellini beans?

These are also known as white kidney beans, and sometimes looked for when making this popular dish. However, there are times when you might not have this variety on hand or might need to find a substitute due to dietary restrictions or preferences.

Let’s talk about a few alternatives that can seamlessly replace them perfectly in your recipe, ensuring that your dishes maintain their delicious flavors and textures. One of the closest substitutes is Northern beans or white kidney beans have the same flavors and textures.

Navy beans are commonly used in baked bean recipes, franks and beans, and work well in slow cooker recipes like stews.

How to Make Beans and Weenies with Dry Beans

We share a cheat sheet on How Long Do Beans Take to Cook here. I would suggest using navy or northern beans since those are easy to find and most common. This style takes longer of course and you will need to start the process the night before since soaking dry beans is very important for the best success in your Crock pot or on the stovetop.

How to quick soak dry beans

You can speed up the process with quick soaking dry beans too if you bring to a boil by using a large saucepan or dutch oven on the stove over medium high heat. Rinse and add bag of beans with 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and 8 cups water.

Bring this to a boil and then turn the heat off, cover the pot and let it sit for 1 hour, then proceed as though they had soaked all night! What we do with white or How to Cook Kidney Beans and everything in between.

Side Dishes and Serving Suggestions; These are a fantastic standalone dish, but they also pair wonderfully with various side dishes. Here are a few ideas to complement your meal:

What do you serve with wieners and beans?

• The slightly sweet and crumbly texture of cornbread is the perfect accompaniment to the rich flavors of beans and weenies.
• A refreshing coleslaw provides a satisfying crunch and a touch of acidity that balances the dish’s richness.
• A light salad with a tangy vinaigrette adds a burst of freshness to your plate.

Below in this recipe card we will explain how to make this fun meal quickly or from scratch if you have the time homemade is always best for sure!