Macaroni and Cheese Dog Casserole |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This yummy recipe comes from Rachael Ray...I saw her make it one night on 30 Minute Meals and I couldn't wait to try it. It makes a lot, so it's perfect for the hungry kids and DH! Don't let the number of ingredients or the steps fool you...this is a quick and easy meal to make on a busy weeknight! Ingredients:
1 lb elbow macaroni |
salt |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided |
1 (16 ounce) package beef hot dogs or 1 (16 ounce) package pork hot dogs, cut into 1-inch pieces |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 medium onion, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup beer or 1/2 cup chicken broth |
2 cups milk |
pepper |
1 tablespoon spicy mustard |
2 tablespoons ketchup |
3 cups yellow sharp cheddar cheese, divided (buy preshredded cheese, you will need 1 1/2 sacks of 10-ounce packages) |
Directions:
1. Boil a large pot of water for macaroni.
2. Salt water and under cook macaroni, cook about 7 minutes until just under al dente in doneness.
3. Preheat broiler and set rack 12 inches from heat.
4. While pasta works, heat a large deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, then add hot dogs and brown on both sides, 4 minutes total.
6. Remove the dogs with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate.
7. Add another tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, and the butter.
8. When butter melts, cook onions 4 to 5 minutes, then add flour and cook another minute.
9. Add beer/chicken broth and cook off completely, 1 minute.
10. Whisk in milk and bring to a bubble, then season sauce with salt and pepper and stir in mustard and ketchup.
11. Lower heat and add 2 cups of the cheese.
12. Stir to melt, about 1 minute. Adjust mustard, ketchup, salt and pepper to taste.
13. Drain pasta well.
14. Combine pasta and hot dogs with sauce and coat evenly, then pour into large (13 x 9) casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
15. Melt and brown cheese under broiler, about 2 minutes.
16. Serve and enjoy!
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