Hotdog Mac and Cheese
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with our easy Hotdog Mac and Cheese recipe! Combining creamy macaroni with savoury hotdog slices, this dish is perfect for kids and adults alike. Ideal for busy weeknights, it's sure to become a family favourite.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 683kcal
Ingredients
- 40 g Butter
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Puree
- 40 g Plain Flour
- 500 ml Semi-Skimmed Milk
- 150 g Mature Cheddar Cheese grated
- 100 g Mozzarella grated
- 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Chilli Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- Pinch Salt and pepper
- 6 Hotdog Sausages Sliced into thin rounds - the pre-cooked kind
- 200 g Macaroni Pasta straight or elbow macaroni
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions.
- Drain, rinse and set to one side.
- Melt the butter and garlic in a large, flameproof pan over medium heat on the hob.
- Reduce the heat and add the flour.
- Whisk for 1-2 minutes until it becomes a smooth ball.
- Slowly add the milk, whisking in a bit at a time to avoid lumps.
- Increase the heat and simmer for 3 minutes, whisking constantly.
- Remove from the heat.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (fan-assisted).
- Whisk in the salt and pepper, dijon mustard, paprika and chilli.
- Fold in the slices of sausage.
- Fold in most of the cheeses, retaining a handful of each to top.
- Stir in the pasta until it’s covered in cheese sauce.
- Carefully tip into a suitable ovenproof dish.
- Top with the remaining cheeses.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the top is golden.