Chili Cheese Dog Mac and Cheese

Step 1

Grill hot dogs off first over high heat and get a good char on all sides. Set aside and allow to cool to the touch.

Step 2

When hot dogs are cooling, assemble the mac and cheese. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 3

In a large stock pot, cook macaroni to directions on back of box. While pasta cooks, assemble the cheese sauce. In a large sauce pan, add the 3 Tbls butter and the flour. Whisk to combine and form a paste, add in the salt and pepper, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder and ½ tsp onion powder. Add in the milk and mustard and whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let cook for 10 minutes until thickened. Temper in the egg and take off the heat. Add in 2 Cups of the cheese.

Step 4

Add cooked pasta into the cheese sauce pot and with a spoon mix until pasta is coated. Cut up hot dogs into rounds and mix with macaroni filling. In a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray, add in the pasta mixture. Add the chili in a layer on top. Top with remaining cheese.

Step 5

Mix the onions and breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Cover entire dish with this mixture.

Step 6

Place in oven for 30 minutes, uncovered until bubbly. Take out of oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving, enjoy!