Frankfurter Casserole
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Five | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees A comforting and hearty mid-century casserole featuring sliced potatoes, green beans, and split weiners baked in a creamy mushroom sauce. Topped with crispy bacon and cheese for a satisfying family dinner.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 30 mins | None | 4 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Skillet
- Casserole dish
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 slices | Bacon | None |
| 1/2 cup | Onion | Chopped |
| 1 can | Cream of Mushroom Soup | None |
| 1/2 cup | Water | None |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt | None |
| 1 dash | Pepper | None |
| 3 cups | Potatoes | Cooked and sliced |
| 1 cup | Green Beans | Cut |
| 1/2 lb | Weiners | Split and halved |
| As desired | Cheese | Cubed |
Instructions
Step 1: Stovetop Preparation
- Cook 2 slices bacon in a skillet until crisp, then remove and reserve.
- Cook 1/2 cup chopped onion in the bacon drippings until tender.
- Stir in 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 dash pepper.
Step 2: Assembly and Baking
- Add 3 cups cooked, sliced potatoes and 1 cup cut green beans into the mixture and stir well.
- Pour the mixture into a casserole dish and stand 1/2 lb split and halved weiners around the edges.
- Bake at 350° for 30 minutes until bubbly and hot.
- Top with the reserved bacon and cheese cubes if desired before serving.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the casserole up to a day in advance, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake at 350° for 35 minutes.
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