Southern Style Hot Dogs

Southern Style Hot Dogs

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large can tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, diced
• dash thyme (to taste)
• ½ cup diced celery
• dash oregano (to taste)
• ½ cup diced green pepper
• 1 package corn bread mix
• 1 lb hot dogs, cut in pieces

In a large saucepan, melt butter; add onion, celery and pepper. Cook slowly until vegetables are tender. Add hot dogs and tomatoes. Season to taste with thyme and oregano. Simmer 10 minutes. Pour mixture into a large casserole dish. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Mix corn bread batter according to package directions. Pour batter over the top of the casserole. Bake until corn bread is brown and crusty, about 25 minutes. Serves 6.