Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs Recipe

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Cook Macaroni according to package for al dente.

Step 2

2. Preheat broiler for low heat- and set rack 12 inches from heat.

Step 3

3. While pasta cooks, heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, and then add hot dogs and brown on both sides. Remove the hot dogs with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate.

Step 4

4. Add another tablespoon of olive oil and butter. When butter melts, cook onions until translucent, then add flour and cook another minute; add the chicken broth until thickened.

Step 5

5. Mix in milk and bring to a boil, then season the sauce with salt and pepper, and stir in the mustard and ketchup.

Step 6

5. Lower the heat and add 2 cups of cheese. Stir to melt

Step 7

6. Drain pasta well. Combine pasta and hot dogs with sauce- then pour into a 13 x 9 casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.

Step 8

7. Melt and brown cheese under a broiler. Serve Hot-feeds 4-6