Beanie Weenie Casserole

Beanie Weenie Casserole transforms the timeless classic comfort food into a hearty casserole. Tender hot dogs mixed with smoky beans and topped with a crispy tater tot topping makes for a budget friendly dish the whole family will love.

Have you heard of Beanie Weenies? They bring me back to my childhood in so many ways, but in this instance “beanie weenie” refers to a can of baked beans with sliced hot dogs in it.

The term “beanie weenie” is simply the trademarked name Van Camps uses for its particular brand. So, if you can’t find Beanie Weenies on the shelf at your local grocer, then a can of baked beans with hot dogs works too.

Or even getting hot dogs and baked beans in separate packaging puts it into play as well.

Beanie Weenie Casserole Recipe

A beans and hot dogs casserole brings all those childhood memories flooding back in the best way possible.

But don’t sweat it, this is a great meal you can serve as a side dish or a main course and sure to become a family favorite dinner recipe.

This is also a great way to use up any leftover or extra hot dogs you have laying around to make an easy weeknight meal.

If you love tater tots, check out my Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole!

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Ingredients Needed

• Hot dogs – Use your favorite kind of hot dogs.
• Baked beans – I like the smoky Grillin’ beans but use your favorite. You can also use pork and beans.
• Tater tots – Regular frozen tots work or substitute shredded hashbrown potatoes if needed.
• Cheddar cheese – A sharp cheddar is great but use your favorite.
• Mustard – Good old fashioned yellow mustard works best.
• Barbecue sauce – Use your favorite!

How to make Beanie Weenie Casserole

1. In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the hot dogs for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Remove and set aside. Slice into 1/2 inch pieces.
2. Add the onions to the skillet and cook 2-3 minutes or until they start to soften.

3. Heat oven to 425F. Pour the baked beans, bbq sauce, and yellow mustard into a 9×13 inch prepared baking dish. Stir to combine the ingredients.
4. Sprinkle in the bite sized pieces of hot dogs and cooked onions. Stir to combine with the beans.

5. Layer tater tots on top of the casserole. Sprinkle it with the shredded cheese.
6. Bake for 30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the tots are golden brown and the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and enjoy!

For the full recipe and detailed baking instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post.

What side dishes go with Beanie Weenies?

If you are serving beanie weenie casserole as a main courses, then you might need some ideas for sides.

In this case, I recommend side dishes on the lighter side, since the casserole itself is quite filling.

A great side dish for this meal is a crunchy and cool coleslaw, or green salad. Want more vegetables? Try it with some roasted broccoli or green beans.

Leftovers

Store any leftover casserole you have in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheat in the oven or in a large nonstick skillet until heated through.

Can you freeze it?

Make this ahead of time and freeze for later. If wrapped tightly, you can freeze it for up to 3 months.

Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the oven at 350F until heated through.

What is a Beanie Weenie?

As a canned food, the classic franks and beans combination goes way back to the Civil War when it was used as a ration.

Van Camps didn’t necessarily invent franks and beans, but they sure made it popular.

Best Casserole Tips

• If you don’t happen to have tater tots you can use frozen shredded potatoes.
• Want to have a cornbread topping? Make the corn bread mix according to package directions and pour over the top. Bake as usual.
• Try different hot dogs or sausages. Be sure to cut into bite size pieces.
• If you like a little sweetness in it, try a tablespoon of maple syrup or light-brown sugar.
• Want it spicier? Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce, extra dry mustard, or chili powder.
• Check your cheese topping to make sure it is melted and a little browned but don’t let it burn!
• Let it cool briefly before bringing it to serve if you plan on serving from the casserole dish at the table.
• Great as leftovers on the next day.

If you love this recipe as much as I do, pin this to your favorite casserole Pinterest board and share it on your favorite social media channels!

A Beanie Weenie Casserole is super easy to make, budget friendly, and never fails to please. Save yourself some time, change those hungry looks into smiling faces quickly, and enjoy this classic casserole dish for dinner tonight or busy weeknights.

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