Creole Weiners Recipe 🌭
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Description:
This Creole Weiners recipe is a cherished favorite from childhood, a dish that warms the heart and delights the taste buds. Bursting with flavor, it might sound unconventional, but trust me, it’s a delicious twist on the classic hot dog. 🌟
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 8 | Bacon |
| 3 | Onions |
| 1 | Tomatoes |
| 3/4 | Tomato Sauce |
| 1/8 | Salt |
| 1 | Pepper |
| Hot Dogs (8, or as needed) | |
| Buns (for serving) |
Instructions:
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Fry Bacon & Onions:
- In a skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon and onions until they’re tender and crisp. 🥓🧅
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Drain & Reserve:
- Once done, remove the bacon and onions from the skillet, draining all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings. 🍳
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Add Tomatoes & Seasonings:
- To the skillet, stir in the fresh tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. 🍅🧂🌶️
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Simmer & Blend:
- Heat the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully. 🥘✨
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Add Hot Dogs:
- Next, add the hot dogs to the skillet, ensuring they are well coated with the savory tomato mixture. Cover the skillet and let it all simmer together for another 15 minutes. 🌭🍅
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Serve & Enjoy:
- When everything is heated through and infused with flavor, it’s time to assemble! Serve the delicious Creole Weiners on buns, allowing everyone to customize with their favorite toppings. 🌭🥪
Tips & Tricks:
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Customize Your Toppings: These Creole Weiners are fantastic on their own, but you can also get creative with toppings. Try shredded cheese, chopped onions, pickles, or a drizzle of mustard for extra flavor!
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Make it Spicy: If you love a bit of heat, add a dash of hot sauce or some diced jalapeños to the mix.
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Meal Prep Friendly: This recipe is perfect for meal prep! Make a batch ahead of time, store in the refrigerator, and reheat for quick and satisfying meals throughout the week.
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Family Favorite: Just like the cherished memories from childhood, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. It’s comforting, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 327.1
- Total Fat: 27.2g
- Saturated Fat: 10.1g
- Cholesterol: 45.5mg
- Sodium: 1059.8mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 10.8g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
- Total Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 10.1g
Recipe Notes:
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The combination of bacon, onions, and tomatoes creates a rich and hearty base for the hot dogs, infusing them with irresistible flavor.
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Simmering the hot dogs in the tomato sauce allows them to soak up all the deliciousness, resulting in juicy and flavorful bites.
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Don’t forget to toast the buns for that perfect crunch and added texture to your Creole Weiners!
So there you have it! A delightful recipe for Creole Weiners that will transport you back to fond childhood memories while creating new ones with loved ones. It’s a simple, hearty, and comforting dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal or a cozy weekend lunch. Enjoy every flavorful bite! 🌭✨
