12 frankfurters
3 slices American cheese, 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares
2 (15 oz.) cans chili hot beans
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/8 tsp. red pepper, if desired

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Make three 1/2" deep diagonal cuts at regular intervals in each frankfurter. Cut cheese slices into strips. Insert cheese strips into each frankfurter on bean mixture. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Makes 4 to 5 servings.