Imagine a ring of franks circling a hearty mixture of vegetables, cheese and the ever-ubiquitous casserole sauce: cream of mushroom soup. It’s a bit like a culinary time capsule from the days when dinner was often a little experimental and a lot of fun.
More than just a meal, today this casserole counts as a conversation starter. One look at the hot dog crown and you’ll be back in a mid-century kitchen where home cooks weren’t afraid to get a little wild with their ingredients. It’s a dish that represents the playful spirit of its time — turning the mundane into the magnificent.
Back in the sixties, the ingredients for this dinner were so inexpensive, they said this recipe made “Almost a meal-in-one dish for less than one dollar.” Whether you’re serving it up for a retro-themed dinner party or just want to experience a taste of the past, we think the hot dog crown casserole will be a hit. Get ready to embrace the weirdness and enjoy every bite!
Hot dog crown casserole
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 can Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Dash pepper
- 3 cups sliced cooked potatoes
- 1 cup cooked cut green beans
- 1/2 pound hot dogs, split and cut in half
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook bacon. Remove and crumble.
- Cook onion in bacon drippings.
- Stir in soup, water, salt, pepper.
- Add potatoes, beans.
- Pour into 1-1/2 quart casserole.
- Stand up hot dogs (frankfurters) around edge.
- Bake at 350 (F) for 30 minutes.
- Top with bacon.
Notes
For German-style seasoning, just add 1 to 2 tablespoons vinegar with soup.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 349Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 867mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 13g
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Bonus: Coronado Crown hot dog recipe from the 1940s
MORE: How to make fancy hot dog shapes, plus retro ways to stuff your franks from the ’70s
