Frankfurter and Bean Casserole

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Frankfurter and Bean Casserole is a hearty, comforting baked dish originating from the United States, often considered a staple of mid-20th-century home cooking. It typically combines sliced hot dogs or frankfurters with baked beans, often enriched with brown sugar, mustard, and sometimes onions or ketchup, then baked until bubbly. This simple, one-pan meal is popular for its ease of preparation and satisfying, savory-sweet flavor profile.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This casserole is generally high in protein and fat due to the frankfurters, while also providing significant carbohydrates from the beans and added sugars. A typical serving can range from 350 to 500 calories, offering a good source of fiber and iron from the beans, though it may also be high in sodium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	480 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Niacin (B3)	4.5 mg
Zinc	2.8 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Selenium	18 mcg
Vitamin C	4 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish reflects a post-war American trend toward convenient, shelf-stable ingredients, often appearing in community cookbooks and as a family-friendly weeknight meal. Nutritionally, it combines the plant-based protein and fiber of beans with the processed meat of frankfurters, creating a filling dish that balances savory and sweet flavors in a uniquely American comfort food style.