Mac N Cheese (w/hotdogs) Recipe
Make Mac N Cheese (w/hotdogs) Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Hotdogs
Toppings (Optional)
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and then the elbow macaroni. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-8 minutes.
- 2
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Making the Cheese Sauce
- 3
- 4
Add Milk and Cheese
Slowly whisk in the milk, making sure there are no lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken. Reduce heat to low and add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until completely melted.
- 5
Season the Sauce
Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to combine.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained elbow macaroni to the cheese sauce. Stir well to coat all the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- 7
Prepare Hotdogs
While the pasta is being combined with the sauce, slice the hotdogs into bite-sized pieces.
- 8
Add Hotdogs
Gently fold the sliced hotdogs into the macaroni and cheese mixture.