But in the meantime, just in case you're expecting any dictators for dinner, here's the recipe from Young Living, a 1959 home economics text by Nanalee Clayton:

GLAMOUR DOGS OR STUFFED FRANKS

Serves 5

• 10 Frankfurters
• 1 recipe Spicy or Cheese Stuffing
• 1/4 c. water

(1) Turn oven to 350 degrees. (2) Split franks lengthwise almost through. (3) Fill with stuffing and place in shallow pan. (4) Pour water in pan around franks and bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until piping hot.

SPICY STUFFING

• 2 c. coarsely crumbled crackers
• 4 strips crisp bacon, crumbled
• 2 T. minced onion
• 1/3 c. minced green pepper
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/8 t. pepper
• 3 T. Catsup

(1) Crumble crackers and measure. (2) Fry bacon and crumble. (3) Lightly brown onion and green pepper in 2 T. bacon fat. (4) Combine ingredients.

CHEESE STUFFING

• 1/2 c. crushed corn chips
• 1 c. grated cheese
• 2 T. finely minced onion
• 1 t. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 c. tomato sauce or puree

(1) Crush and measure chips. (2) Grate cheese. (3) Mince onion. (4) Combine.

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