UNCLE FRANK
FRESH INGREDIENTS
1 pkg. frankfurters
STORAGE INGREDIENTS
Instant mashed potatoes
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, drained
2 T. mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 T. dry instant minced onion
2 tsp. prepared mustard
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare instant mashed potatoes for 4 servings. Stir in pickle relish, mayonnaise, onion and mustard. Spoon into ungreased one quart casserole or small cake pan. Cut each frankfurter lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise in half. Insert frankfurter pieces upright around edges of mashed potatoes. Bake uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes.
This dish was originally called something generic like Hot Dog Casserole but I think Uncle Frank suits it much better. Let’s face it, the recipe is completely loveable AND just a little odd. Don’t get me wrong, it tastes good! Even one of my college age daughters helped herself to two servings. But…I would recommend letting the babysitter prepare and serve Uncle Frank when you and your husband have plans to dine out. Hey, if you’re using your food storage it’s easier to afford a healthy restaurant habit.
I could post a picture but you should probably see this for yourself, in person.
January 7th, 2009 at 7:43 am
What a wonderful evenging I spent last night at a bridal shower. After having read your book, which I can’t say enough about, I decided that each newly married couple could benifit greatly from your wisdom. As a bridal shower/wedding gift I am now giving the lucky couple your book, along with a case of food storage items; 2 wheat, 1 rice, 1 bean, 1 potato and 1 macaroni. It was a hit!!! The book was passed around, questions asked and it got the ladies thinking about how they use their storage and how they could make it more productive. But most of all, the bride to be LOVED it!! She was truely happy with her 6 cans of food and wonderful book that would help her benifit from using them. I am so thankful that you were so inspired to write this little gem and that you are so willing to share it with the rest of us. THANK YOU!
January 7th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Woohoo! First, we take a victory lap and then jump on the sofas!
(and just when we thought there could NEVER be anything as compelling as….etched cake pans) I can’t wait for the invites to start pouring in. Maybe I’ve bought my last gift card!