Octo-Dogs and BeansA blend of kid-favorite foods presented in a fun and whimsical way!
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Hands On: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: Makes 4 servings (1/3 cup beans and 1 hot dog each)
| Ingredients |
- 4 bun length beef hot dogs
- 1 can (15 oz each) Van Camp'sŪ Pork and Beans
- 4 leaves green curly leaf lettuce
- Gulden'sŪ Spicy Brown Mustard, optional
- Cheese-flavored fish-shaped crackers, optional
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| Directions | - Lay one hot dog on cutting board. Starting 1 inch from one end of hot dog, slice hot dog lengthwise in half. Roll hot dog 1/4 turn. Starting 1 inch from same end, slice in half lengthwise again making 4 segments connected at top. Slice each segment in half lengthwise, creating a total of 8 "legs". Repeat with remaining hot dogs.
- Fill medium saucepan 2/3 full of water; bring to a boil. Add hot dogs, cover, remove from heat and let stand 7 to 9 minutes. Heat beans according to package directions.
- Place a lettuce leaf on each of 4 plates to create ?sea foam?. Spread 1/3 cup beans on top of each leaf.
- Drain octo-dogs. Arrange one octo-dog on top of each mound of beans. Make eyes on ?heads? of octo-dogs with 2 dots of mustard, if desired. Sprinkle with crackers, if desired.
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 Nutrition Facts Amount per Serving Calories 262 % Daily Value* Total fat 26% 17 g Saturated fat 33% 7 g Cholesterol 10% 31 MG Sodium 37% 882 MG Carbohydrate 7% 20 g Dietary fiber 20% 5 g Sugars 1% 7 g Protein 22% 11 g Vitamin A 31% Vitamin C 6% Calcium 5% Iron 14% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet |
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