Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Baked Mac n Cheese with North Carolina's Famous Bright Leaf Hot Dogs. This casserole combines creamy, gooey cheese, tender pasta, and savory hot dogs for a meal that the entire family will adore. Whether you're looking for a satisfying dinner on a cold night or an easy crowd-pleaser for your next potluck, this recipe will surely hit the spot.
Ingredients
- 2 lb bag of Bright Leaf Hot Dogs
- 1 box of your Favorite Pasta
- 1/2 cup of Butter
- 1/2 cup of All-Purpose Flour
- 2 1/2 cups of Half and Half
- 1 1/2 cups of Whole Milk
- 4 cups of Medium Sharp Cheddar Cheese (or your favorite type of cheddar cheese)
- 2 cups of Gruyere Cheese
- 1/2 Tbsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp, Paprika
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Cooking Instructions
- According to the instructions on your pasta box, boil the water and cook the pasta to your liking
- Melt unsalted butter in a stove-top pan
- Add flour to the with the melted butter and stir until thickened
- Once thickened, add whole milk and half and half
- After its smooth, add salt, black pepper and paprika
- Add 2 cups of cheddar cheese and 1 cup of Gruyere cheese and stir until thickened
- Once thickened, combine cheese sauce with cooked pasta and mix it (you're creating mac n cheese)
- Cut Bright Leaf Hot Dogs into bite-size hot dogs
- Get 9x13" dish and create multiple layers of Mac n Cheese, bite-size Bright Leaf Hot Dogs, and the leftover shredded cheese (video: 1:01)
- Put in the oven at 325 degrees F for 15 minutes
- Chow time!
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Recipe inspired by The Chunky Chef
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