Best 2 Mac And Cheese Dog Casserole Recipes

Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal that will please the whole family? Mac and cheese dog casserole is the perfect comfort food that combines the classic flavors of macaroni and cheese with the savory goodness of hot dogs. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can have this hearty and satisfying casserole ready to enjoy in no time.

Here are our top 2 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

Ingredients

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.

LOW CARB MAC AND CHEESE DOG CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Low Carb Mac and Cheese Dog Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mimi Bobeck

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb low-carb elbow macaroni (recommend Dreamfields Pasta)
salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 (12 ounce) package beef hot dogs (Can use TOFU PUPS to make this Vegetarian) or 1 (12 ounce) package pork hot dogs, chopped into 1-inch pieces (Can use TOFU PUPS to make this Vegetarian)
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup low carb beer, 1/3 of a bottle whatever you have on hand
2 cups milk
pepper
1 tablespoon spicy mustard
2 tablespoons ketchup
3 cups yellow sharp cheddar cheese, 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.

Tips:

For a creamy and flavorful mac and cheese, use a combination of different cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan. You can also use a pre-made cheese sauce mix, if desired.
To make the mac and cheese extra cheesy, add a layer of shredded cheese to the top of the casserole before baking.
If you like a crispy topping, sprinkle some bread crumbs or crushed crackers on top of the casserole before baking.
For a more flavorful dish, add some cooked and crumbled bacon, diced ham, or chopped vegetables to the mac and cheese.
If you are short on time, you can use pre-cooked macaroni noodles. Just be sure to cook them according to the package directions before adding them to the casserole.

Conclusion:

Mac and cheese dog casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. It is a great way to use up leftover mac and cheese or hot dogs. The casserole can be customized to your liking, so feel free to add your favorite ingredients. Whether you like it cheesy, crispy, or flavorful, this mac and cheese dog casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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