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Depression Casserole

Name: Depression Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup vinegar; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (16 ounces) hot dogs, cut into 1-inch chunks; Toast points or cooked rice, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

5 servings

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022

Through the years, I often found myself serving this casserole just before payday. It's a family favorite and truly an end-of-the-month budget stretcher—that's why I thought the name "Depression Casserole" was so appropriate.

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Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) hot dogs, cut into 1-inch chunks
Toast points or cooked rice, optional

Directions

In a saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in ketchup, water, vinegar, mustard and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Place hot dogs in a 1-qt. baking dish; pour sauce over. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until bubbly. If desired, serve over toast points or rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 360 calories, 30g fat (12g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1216mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

Depression Casserole

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