Beans and Franks

This recipe is one of Calvin's favorites. For many years, I would take a huge batch to the beach with us and we'd eat it as our first night's meal.

8 frankfurters, thinly sliced (I use all beef. Nathan's are my favorite brand.)
1 cup chopped onion
2 T. butter
2 t. dry mustard
1-1/2 t. allspice
1/2 t. pepper
1 28-oz. can baked beans (I like Bush's with onion.)
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional (I don't bother. It's fattening enough.)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In skillet, lightly brown sliced franks with onion, butter, mustard, allspice and pepper. Pour beans into 12x9x2-inch baking dish. Add barbecue sauce and brown sugar; mix well. Add the frankfurters and mix together. Spread evenly in pan. Top with cheese if desired. Bake for 30 minutes. Serves 4.