“DELICIOUS HOT DOGS” HUGH G. EARNHART

“DELICIOUS HOT DOGS” HUGH G. EARNHART

hot dog & egg breakfast skillet

by HUGH G. EARNHART

1tablespoon olive oil

2cups frozen hash browns, shredded

3all-beef hot dogs, cut into 1/2-inch rounds

1cup mushrooms, sliced

1cup peppers, sliced small

4eggs

1/4cup milk

1/4teaspoon salt

1/4teaspoon oregano leaves, dried

1/2cup Italian cheese blend, shredded

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add potatoes; cook, covered, stirring occasionally until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add hot dogs, mushrooms and peppers; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender, 4 minutes. Meanwhile, beat eggs, milk, salt and oregano in medium bowl until blended. Reduce heat to medium. Pour eggs over mixture in skillet. As eggs begin to set, gently pull the eggs across the pan with an inverted turner. Continue cooking until eggs are thickened and no visible liquid egg remains. Do not stir constantly. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from heat. Cover pan. Let stand until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

SWEET WHISKEY BARBECUE SAUCE

by HUGH G. EARNHART

2cups store-bought barbecue sauce

2tablespoons yellow mustard

1/4cup pure maple syrup

1/4cup Tennessee whiskey or Kentucky bourbon

1/4teaspoon chili powder

1/4cup water

Combine all ingredients in a pot and cook over medium heat. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes or long enough to cook the alcohol out of the sauce.

CHEESY CHILI DOG MACARONI

by HUGH G. EARNHART

1cup elbow macaroni

115-ounce can prepared chili with beans

4all-beef hot dogs, cut into 1/2-inch rounds

114-ounce can tomatoes, diced

1cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded

1cup corn chips, crushed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain. Combine chili, hot dogs and tomatoes in medium saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until hot. Stir in macaroni and Ω cup cheese. Spoon into a 2-quart baking dish. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Remove cover and top with remaining cheese, combined with corn chips. Bake for 10 minutes or until hot.

HOW TO ORDER

Cost per cookbook is $10.75 and shipping and handling is $2.75. To order, send a check or money order to Hugh G. Earnhart, 2935 Maple Lane, Poland OH 44514.