Cheddar Beer Weenies

Ingredients

  • 1 14-16 oz package beef cocktail wieners
  • 12 to 16 slices bacon, cut into thirds crosswise
  • 2 tbs butter
  • 1 teas onion powder
  • 1/2 teas garlic powder
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 jar cheddar pasta sauce
  • 1 teas bottled hot sauce
  • 1/2 teas chili powder

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminium foil and place a wire rack over foil. Tightly wrap each wiener with bacon and secure with a wooden toothpick; lay on wire rack. Repeat until all wieners are wrapped. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until bacon is slightly crispy. Cool for 10 minutes. When the wieners are cool enough to handle, remove the toothpicks and taste test one or two.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat butter over medium heat until melted. Add onion powder, garlic powder, beer, pasta sauce, hot sauce, and chili powder. Stir to combine. Heat through.

Move to a small crock pot on low to keep warm while entertaining. If desired, use skewers to serve.