Indulge in the classic comfort food of Mac and Cheese, taken to a whole new level with the addition of savory hot dogs. This simple yet satisfying dish is a perfect blend of creamy cheese sauce, tender macaroni, and juicy hot dogs, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures. With three variations to choose from, this recipe caters to various preferences and dietary needs. The classic version features a rich and cheesy sauce made from scratch, while the stovetop version offers a quick and easy alternative using a pre-made cheese sauce. For a healthier twist, the baked version incorporates whole wheat macaroni and reduced-fat cheese, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Each variation promises a delicious and comforting meal that is sure to become a family favorite.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
HOT DOG CHEESY MACARONI CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 12 x 8 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cook the macaroni in salted water per the package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, in a separate pan over medium-high heat add 6 Tbsp of butter to reserved 2 Tbsp bacon drippings. Add onion.
- Cook for 3 minutes until the onion has softened. Lower the heat to medium and add the flour, garlic salt, mustard and black pepper. Stir until the flour has absorbed the butter. Cook stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil then immediately lower the temperature to low heat. Allow to bubble gently for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Remove sauce from heat. Add 3 cups cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Reserve 2 Tbsp crumbled bacon for garnishing. Stir until the cheese has melted.
- Pour sauce over macaroni. Add hot dogs. Mix until macaroni is evenly coated and hot dogs are evenly distributed. Pour into the baking dish.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Dot with 1 Tbsp butter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with bacon crumbles and sliced green onion. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 681 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 43 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 1317 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g
MAC AND CHEESE DOG CASSEROLE
You won't get this at any ballpark!
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings (4 huge, 6 normal)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Boil a large pot of water for macaroni. Salt water and under cook macaroni, cook about 7 minutes until just under al dente in doneness.
- Preheat broiler and set rack 12 inches from heat.
- While pasta works, heat a large deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, then add hot dogs and brown on both sides, 4 minutes total. Remove the dogs with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. Add another tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, and the butter. When butter melts, cook onions 4 to 5 minutes, then add flour and cook another minute. Add beer and cook off completely, 1 minute. Whisk in milk and bring to a bubble, then season the sauce with salt and pepper and stir in the mustard and ketchup. Lower heat and add 2 cups of the cheese. Stir to melt, 1 minute. Adjust mustard, ketchup, and salt and pepper, to your taste.
- Drain pasta well. Combine pasta and hot dogs with sauce and coat evenly then pour into large casserole and top with remaining cheese. Melt and brown cheese under broiler, 2 minutes. Serve.
MAC AND CHEESE PANCAKES (WITH OPTIONAL HOT DOG)
Steps:
- Blend together the hand-grated and pre-grated Cheddars in a bowl. Set aside.
- Preheat griddle to medium heat. Ladle 4 pancakes on the griddle at a time; do not overcrowd. Add 1/4 cup macaroni to each pancake, followed by 1/2 hot dog per pancake, if using, followed by 1/3 cup Cheddar per pancake. When you notice the edges bubbling vigorously, spray the entire pancake and griddle with nonstick spray, then flip the pancakes. Press down on the pancakes with a great deal of force (think panini style).
- Cook until the cheese is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove from the griddle, sprinkle with scallions and serve with warm Habanero Syrup. Repeat to make 4 more.
- Mix flour, baking soda, salt, eggs and buttermilk in a bowl until just combined; your batter should look lightly lumpy but combined. Set aside for at least 2 hours.
- Slice habanero in half and place in a saucepan with maple syrup. Bring up to a full boil and turn off right away to avoid boil-over. Let stand for 3 hours. Strain out pepper.
MINI MAC & CHEESE DOGS
We wanted to get creative with hot dogs, so we made a mac-and-cheesy one. Pile on the extra cheese, relish and even bacon. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Let dough stand at room temperature until soft enough to shape, 15-20 minutes. Cut each roll in half; shape each half into a 3-in.-long mini hot dog bun. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Cover with greased plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake buns until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a 15x10x1-in. baking pan, toss bread crumbs with onion, oil, salt and pepper. Bake at 350° until golden brown, stirring once, 5-7 minutes. , Cook hot dogs and macaroni and cheese according to package directions. To serve, cut hot dogs crosswise in half. Split buns; fill with hot dogs and macaroni and cheese. Sprinkle with toasted crumbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
HOT DOG MAC N CHEESE
My husband is a hot dog freak. He loves them in almost anything. I am always looking for a way to make them more interesting. This is good with a smoky taste.
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Pasta
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Cook the macaroni and drain well. Place in a greased 2 qt. casserole dish. Top with sliced hot dogs.
- 2. Melt the butter on top of stove in a saucepan. Saute the shallots 2 minutes. Add the flour and make a roux. Slowly add the milk and cook until thickened a bit. Slice the Velveeta into pieces and add to milk. Stir and cook until smooth and melted.
- 3. Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni and hot dogs. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Place in preheated 350 degree oven and bake 20 minutes.
EASY MACARONI AND CHEESE HOT DOG CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Prepare macaroni and cheese dinner as directed. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Remove macaroni and cheese from stove and place in a casserole dish. Add sliced hot dogs, soup, milk, and cheddar cheese (I usually add about 2 handfuls, but if you like cheese, add more). Stir. Top with more cheddar cheese.
- Bake in oven for about 20 minutes or until cheese has melted throughout.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
EASY MAC N CHEESE WITH HOT DOGS
I have seen a few variations on this recipe from Kraft but this one is pretty easy and yummy as I love ketchup and mustard!! I serve with a buttered slice of bread and either sliced tomatoes or SteamFresh green beans for the side dish.
Provided by ND_Dawn
Categories Microwave
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare macaroni and cheese as directed.
- While boiling macaroni, put hot dogs on plate, pierce and microwave for about one minute or until cooked through. Then cut into small slices.
- Add hot dogs to prepared macaroni mixture and stir.
- Have each person top with ketchup and mustard according to their liking.
MAC & CHEESE HOT DOG SKILLET
Check out this clever one-pan hot dog skillet to make a creamy, crowd pleasing dish fast. This Mac & Cheese Hot Dog Skillet is ready in minutes!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 3 servings, 1-1/3 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook wieners in large skillet on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until lightly browned.
- Stir in water, milk and Macaroni. Bring to boil; cover. Cook on low heat 5 to 7 min. or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add Cheese Sauce Mix and butter; cook and stir until butter is melted and sauce is well blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 1040 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g
MACARONI, CHEESE AND HOT DOGS
I always loved it when my mom would make macaroni, cheese and hot dogs when I was young. As I grew up, I found that I liked it to be cheesier than she made it. I have been making this recipe for years and most everyone who has tried it really likes it. It is easy to make and my kids really enjoy having it for lunch.
Provided by tmal5999
Categories Cheese
Time 18m
Yield 3 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill a medium sized pot with hot water about half way.
- Put the water on the stove at high heat.
- Add box of Kraft macaroni and cheese dinner.
- Cut up the hod dogs into 1/4 pieces and drop in the water.
- Bring everything to a boil.
- Once the water boils, reduce the heat and continue to cook until the macaroni is tender.
- Drain water.
- Place pot back on the stove on very low heat.
- Add margarine and milk.
- Add slices of cheese.
- Stir until cheese melts.
- After cheese melts, add cheese sauce packet that comes with the Kraft Macaroni and Cheese dinner.
- Stir until everything is well mixed.
- Serve and enjoy.
Tips:
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is the star of the show in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. Cheddar cheese is a classic choice, but you can also use other cheeses like Gruyère, Parmesan, or Fontina.
- Cook the macaroni al dente: You don't want the macaroni to be too soft or mushy, so it's important to cook it al dente. This means cooking it until it is just tender, but still has a little bit of a bite to it.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking the macaroni, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the macaroni from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick together.
- Make sure the cheese sauce is smooth: When you're making the cheese sauce, make sure to whisk it constantly until it is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a little bit of milk.
- Season the dish to taste: Once the mac and cheese is cooked, season it to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, like garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
Conclusion:
Easy Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great recipe for kids to help make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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