Hula Bacon Franks Recipes

BEEF COCKTAIL FRANKS ENROBED IN MASA HARINA

Steps:

• In a bowl combine the masa harina and salt slowly adding the water until the dough can be rolled into a ball. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes or until smooth. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and allow to rest for 1 hour.
• Separate the dough into 24 equal pieces rolling them into little balls. Using a rolling pin roll out the dough so that it is about 1/2-inch thick. Place a cocktail frank on the edge of the dough and roll up tucking the ends underneath the frank. Repeat the process until you've used up all of the dough and franks.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place franks on a sheet pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve with a side of spicy mustard.
• Cook's note: Masa harina is found in the Latin food section of your grocery store. The cocktail franks can be frozen for up to 3 months.

HULA BACON FRANKS

Steps:

• Cook franks and heat bacon as directed on packages.
• Meanwhile, combine pineapple, onions, peppers, cilantro and honey in medium bowl. Stir in avocados.
• Fill buns with franks; top with bacon and pineapple mixture.

GROWN UP "FRANKS AND BEANS"

Steps:

• Heat a 10-inch straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and continue to heat. Pierce each sausage link twice with the tip of a pairing knife. Add the sausages to the hot pan and brown evenly on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the sausages to a plate to cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, slice each link on the bias into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium. To the hot skillet, add the bacon. Cook until it is brown and crisp. Add the garlic and onions and cook, stirring regularly, until the onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to blister and break down, about 10 minutes. Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, drained beans, thyme and rosemary and allow the mixture to return to a simmer. Nestle the sausages back in and add any juice that may have collected on the plate. Allow the mixture to cook until the sausages are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a pot of rapidly boiling salted water, cook the pasta for 8 minutes. Drain and immediately pour the cooked pasta into the bean mixture to finish cooking, about another 3 minutes.

BILLIONAIRE'S FRANKS AND BEANS

Steps:

• Lightly score hot dog skins from end to end on 4 sides. This helps keep them flat when they cook. Slice into 1/2-inch rounds.
• Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onions, poblano pepper, celery, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are soft and onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Stir in hot dog slices and cook until heated through and fat from hot dogs mixes with the butter, about 3 minutes. Add brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce; pour in chicken broth. Stir in beans. Raise heat to bring mixture to a simmer; reduce heat to low and cook until flavors mix, about 30 minutes. While beans are cooking, use a wooden spoon to crush some of them against the side of the pot to help thicken the stew. If mixture gets too thick, add more broth.
• Just before serving, stir in chopped green onions.

COCKTAIL FRANKFURTS WRAPPED IN BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200c degrees.
• Cut each slice of bacon in thirds-halve each third length ways (each slice is now in 6 pieces).
• Wrap a slice of bacon around each frankfurt, secure with a cocktail stick, then place on an oven tray and bake for about 15 minutes, turning once, until the bacon is crispy and sizzling; serve with ketchup or salsa of choice.

FRANKS, CHEESE & BACON WRAPS

Steps:

• Split each sausage lengthwise almost through.
• Insert a small piece of cheese lengthwise into the sausage.
• Wrap each sausage with 1 slice of uncooked bacon.
• Secure with a toothpick.
• Place in a shallow pan with a rim due to grease runoff.
• Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes or until bacon is cooked all the way through.
• Serve hot.

BEANS-N-FRANKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in the baked beans and sliced frankfurters. Season with brown sugar, mustard and celery salt. Transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish.
• Bake for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.