Li'l Mama's Mac Recipe
Cheddar, mozzarella, grilled hot dog
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Hot Dogs
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt.
- 2
Cook Macaroni
Add elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-8 minutes.
- 3
Drain Macaroni
Once cooked, drain the macaroni and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Make Roux
Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until it forms a paste.
- 6
Add Milk
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 7
Add Cheese
Reduce heat to low, then add the cheddar and mozzarella cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- 8
Season Sauce
Season with black pepper and garlic powder, mixing well.
Combining Ingredients
- 9
Combine Macaroni and Cheese Sauce
In a large bowl, combine the drained macaroni with the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
- 10
Add Hot Dogs
Fold in the sliced grilled hot dogs until evenly distributed.
- 11
Serve
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish if desired, or serve directly from the bowl.