Chili Dogs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 frankfurters
1 slice American cheese (3 1/2 x 3 1/2-inch)
2 cans chili hot beans (15 oz. each)
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/8 tsp. cayenne red pepper, if desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Make 3 (1/2-inch) deep cuts into each frankfurter on a diagonal.
Cut cheese slice into 36 strips , about 1 x 1/4-inch.
Insert cheese into each cut.
In an ungreased baking dish (11 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 1 1/2-inch) mix beans, tomato sauce and seasonings.
Arrange frankfurters on bean mixture.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
Serves 4 to 5.