I prep my 9x13' casserole dish with just a little non-stick spray ahead of time. You can use any hot dog or sausage you prefer. If I can make it just a bit healthier, I am definitely going to do so. It uses boxed macaroni and cheese, and while he grew up using the classic Kraft version, we used Annie's Organic macaroni and cheese. While not my typical recipe to share here, I just can't resist sharing since it made my Beau, and the Wee Child, so happy. This is one of those recipes that is definitely semi-homemade. So, last month, I made a batch for his birthday. While it isn't my favorite meal, it is, in fact, that one comfort food my Beau absolutely loves. He thought it was a special meal, but his mom told him it was one of the cheapest things she could make to feed the family. It was one of those things that he didn't realize came out of having a small budget for food. You see, when my Beau was a kid, this baked mac n' cheese was a regular Sunday night meal that his mom made. So, this year for his birthday, I finally indulged and bought the ingredients to make this dish just for him.īaked Mac n' Cheese with Hot Dogs & Tomatoes In fact, it is something that my Beau has been telling me about for years now. Serve as delicious toppings for both sliders and macaroni cheese.Baked Mac n' Cheese has been a favorite of mine since childhood, but this particular recipe is the creation of my mother-in-law. Put the bacon, caramelized onions and crumbled gorgonzola into separate bowls. In a separate pan, cook the onions in the butter over a low heat until caramelized, 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from the pan and cut into bite-size pieces. Serve immediately (while it's still very creamy) or pour into a buttered baking dish, top with extra cheese and bake until bubbly and golden on top, 20 to 25 minutes.įry the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until slightly crisp, about 8 minutes. Pour in the drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine. Taste the sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed! DO NOT UNDERSALT.

Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and the pepper. Pour the egg into the sauce, whisking constantly. Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into the beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking the eggs. Pour in the milk, add the mustard and whisk until smooth. Cook for a couple of minutes, whisking constantly. In a large pot, melt the butter and sprinkle in the flour. Cook the macaroni until still slightly firm.

How to make mac n cheese with hotdogs