Best 9 Hot Dog Mac N Cheese Recipes

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**Hot Dog Mac and Cheese: A Comforting Dish with a Twist**

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that is loved by people of all ages. This dish takes the traditional mac and cheese recipe and adds a fun and flavorful twist with the addition of hot dogs. The combination of creamy cheese sauce, tender macaroni, and savory hot dogs creates a dish that is both satisfying and delicious. This recipe is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family gathering. In addition to the classic hot dog mac and cheese recipe, this article also includes variations such as a buffalo chicken mac and cheese, a bacon ranch mac and cheese, and a vegetarian mac and cheese. These variations offer a range of flavors and options to suit different tastes and preferences. Whether you're looking for a classic comfort food dish or something with a bit more spice, this article has the perfect hot dog mac and cheese recipe for you.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MAC AND CHEESE DOG CASSEROLE



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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

1 pound elbow macaroni
Salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 package beef or pork hot dogs, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all- purpose flour
1/2 cup beer, 1/3 of a bottle - whatever you have on hand, chicken broth can be substituted
2 cups milk
Pepper
1 rounded tablespoon spicy mustard
2 rounded tablespoons ketchup
3 cups yellow sharp Cheddar, shredded, divided (Buy preshredded cheese. You will need 1 1/2 sacks of 10-ounce packages.)

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.

HOT DOG CHEESY MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Provided by Melissa Sperka

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 16 oz box jumbo or classic elbow macaroni
6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled, reserve 2 Tbsp drippings)
7 Tbsp butter (divided)
1 small sweet onion (diced)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp garlic salt
2 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp black pepper
4 cup whole milk
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
8 bun length quality all-beef hot dogs. 1/4 inch slice (i.e. Nathan's)
2 green onion (thinly sliced)

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 PANCAKES (WITH OPTIONAL HOT DOG)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h5m

Yield 8 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/3 cups hand-grated sharp Cheddar (see Cook's Note)
1 1/3 cups pre-grated mild Cheddar
Pancake Batter, recipe follows
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
4 hot dogs, sliced into 1/4-inch circles, optional
Nonstick cooking spray, for the pancakes
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Habanero Maple Syrup, recipe follows
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 habanero pepper
4 cups Vermont maple syrup

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.

MACARONI AND CHEESE HOT DOG SKILLET



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Make and share this Macaroni and Cheese Hot Dog Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 15m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 hot dogs, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 3/4 cups water
1/4 cup milk
1 (7 1/4 ounce) package kraft macaroni & cheese dinner mix
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Cook hot dogs in medium skillet on medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Stir in water, milk and Macaroni. Bring to boil; cover.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until Macaroni is tender.
  • Add Cheese Sauce Mix and butter; cook and stir until heated through.

MINI MAC & CHEESE DOGS



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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

1 package (16 ounces) frozen bread dough dinner rolls (12 count), thawed but still cold
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 bun-length beef hot dogs
1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix

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



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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

8 oz elbow macaroni
1 lb pkg hot dogs sliced
2 lb velveeta cheese
2 shallots diced
5 Tbsp butter
1/4 c flour
2 c milk
salt and pepper to taste

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



Easy Macaroni and Cheese Hot Dog Casserole image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box KRAFT Macaroni and Cheese Dinner
4 OSCAR MAYER Hot Dogs, sliced
1 can cream of mushroom soup (undiluted)
1/4 cup milk
KRAFT Grated Cheddar Cheese

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

MAC & CHEESE HOT DOG SKILLET



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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

3 OSCAR MAYER Wieners, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1-3/4 cups water
1/4 cup milk
1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
2 Tbsp. butter

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



Macaroni, Cheese and Hot Dogs image

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

1 (7 1/2 ounce) box kraft macaroni & cheese dinner mix
1/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons margarine
4 hot dogs
4 slices American cheese

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 high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the mac and cheese will taste. Use fresh vegetables, a good quality cheese blend, and flavorful hot dogs.
  • Cook the macaroni perfectly: The macaroni should be cooked al dente, meaning it should be slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape and not become mushy.
  • Make a creamy cheese sauce: The cheese sauce is the key to a great mac and cheese. Use a good quality cheese blend that melts well and has a flavorful taste. Add milk or cream to create a creamy and smooth sauce.
  • Add cooked hot dogs: Hot dogs are a classic addition to mac and cheese. Cook the hot dogs before adding them to the mac and cheese so that they are heated through.
  • Top with your favorite toppings: Mac and cheese is a versatile dish that can be topped with a variety of ingredients. Some popular toppings include shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and diced tomatoes.

Conclusion:

Hot dog mac and cheese is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is a kid-friendly dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a comforting meal or a fun party dish, hot dog mac and cheese is a great option. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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