Ever since I was a kid, I have enjoyed hot dogs with macaroni and cheese. Unfortunately, using boxed mac and cheese can be rather disappointing; so I decided it was time to make a casserole that consisted of sliced hot dogs and homemade mac and cheese. You can use whatever type of hot dogs you like; I always prefer the all-beef hot dogs. This recipe is very easy, the mac and cheese is first cooked on the stove top, and then mixed with the sliced hot dogs and baked in the oven for about 30 minutes. This casserole makes a great dinner for any night of the week. Enjoy.
Hot Dog Mac and Cheese Casserole Recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 hot dogs (sliced)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large pot of boiling water, cook the elbow macaroni until cooked but still a little chewy (about 8 minutes). The macaroni will finish cooking when it is being baked. Drain and set aside.
While the macaroni is cooking. In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour, salt, and - pepper, and whisk until smooth. Cook for 2 minutes while whisking constantly. Add the milk, slowly, a little at a time while whisking. Whisk until the sauce begins to thicken. Add the cheddar cheese and whisk until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Add the macaroni and sliced hot dogs to the cheese sauce. Mix well. Lightly spray a 9×13” casserole dish. Pour the macaroni mixture into the casserole dish, place into the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and the top begins to brown.
(Makes 6 Servings)
bob
Friday 30th of January 2015
omg,we made this one night and it was delicious! then we made it for a potluck at the office.They all devoured it.Easy to make too.
Wendy
Thursday 8th of November 2012
I made this for dinner one night and my husband absolutely devoured it!!! We used all beef hotdogs and they were delicious! Gonna definitely use this recipe for the boys during football games!
Filipino Food Guide
Wednesday 8th of February 2012
Although Mac and Cheese aint common here in our country, but I did try it last week for my little girl though, and she loved it. There's something about mac and cheese that kids really like. Thanks for the post, and God Bless.
Eric
Tuesday 7th of February 2012
Wow, those pictures bring me back to my childhood. Nothing like some sliced up hot dogs in my blue box mac n cheese! I guess since I've grown up it's time for that recipe to "grow up" too. Thanks!
Jem
Tuesday 7th of February 2012
Yum. This looks very comforting. I've never made my own mac and cheese from scratch but I think it's about time. Great winter recipe especially. Good stuff Bobby:) Love Jem