Crown roast of frank

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsFrankfurters
cupBottled real Italian
Dressing
1cupSliced celery
½cupChopped onion
cupDiced cooked potatoes
(about 8 medium)
½teaspoonCaraway seeds

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make 2 1" cross cuts through top of 1 end of frankfurters.Thread frankfurters together through center with cotton twine,forming long chain.Tie ends of twine together to form circle of frankfurters. In large skillet,heat ⅓ cup Italian dressing;cook celery and onion until tender.Add potatoes,caraway seed and remaining dressing; cook 10 minutes,stirring occasionally or until heated through. In 8" round baking pan or foil-lined cookie sheet,stand frankfurters on uncut ends to form "crown";spoon potato mixture into center. Completely cover frankfurters with foil;bake 20 minutes.Remove foil and bake additional 10 minutes or until heated through.Makes 8 to 10 servings.