Mac and Cheese Dog Casserole

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Covering the Bases

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (275)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(275)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings (4 huge, 6 normal)

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni
Salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 package beef or pork hot dogs, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all- purpose flour
1/2 cup beer, 1/3 of a bottle - whatever you have on hand, chicken broth can be substituted
2 cups milk
Pepper
1 rounded tablespoon spicy mustard
2 rounded tablespoons ketchup
3 cups yellow sharp Cheddar, shredded, divided (Buy preshredded cheese. You will need 1 1/2 sacks of 10-ounce packages.)

Directions

Boil a large pot of water for macaroni. Salt water and under cook macaroni, cook about 7 minutes until just under al dente in doneness.

Preheat broiler and set rack 12 inches from heat.

While pasta works, heat a large deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, then add hot dogs and brown on both sides, 4 minutes total. Remove the dogs with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. Add another tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, and the butter. When butter melts, cook onions 4 to 5 minutes, then add flour and cook another minute. Add beer and cook off completely, 1 minute. Whisk in milk and bring to a bubble, then season the sauce with salt and pepper and stir in the mustard and ketchup. Lower heat and add 2 cups of the cheese. Stir to melt, 1 minute. Adjust mustard, ketchup, and salt and pepper, to your taste.

Drain pasta well. Combine pasta and hot dogs with sauce and coat evenly then pour into large casserole and top with remaining cheese. Melt and brown cheese under broiler, 2 minutes. Serve.

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Jessica Boise, ID 11-06-2009
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Not worth the Calories
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

This is meal is rather tasteless. The mac and cheese from a box with hot dog bits and ketchup squirted on top has more... flavor. Not to mention, one serving (of the 6 serving option) is about 750 calories. So, if you like flavor and want to eat more than just this meal and slice of bread for the day, I suggest you try something else.Read more
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Brielle Spring City, PA 10-16-2009
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Simply Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband doesn't like Mac n Cheese and it's one of my favorite things. So I tried this recipe out as a compromise :) I... thought I could hide the mac n cheese feel by using Egg noodles instead of macaroni. It worked great and we both loved it!!!!! I'm so happy I can finally make something that resembles mac n cheese that we'll BOTH eat!! We don't have kids yet but when we do I know it will be a hit with the whole family. Great all in one dish...doesn't take long to make. Most people have all of these ingredients on hand so it's a great go to meal. I will def keep this recipe around! Read more
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Laura Chapmanville, WV 10-08-2009
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Awesomely Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Loved it. My husband is a huge fan and I make it usually three or four times a month. I ommit the beer most times and... usually add a little more of the mustard. Hands down, one of my favorites!!Read more
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Mariana -, CA 10-02-2009
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KIDS LOVED IT !!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I liked this creative option for macaroni & cheese? But anyway, I made this recipe for my daughter?s 2nd birthday party. It... was a true success, all kids loved it!! ?even the pickiest kids liked it very much? Although I have to admit that parents were not so interested, everyone noticed kids repeated and repeated... So every parent asked me for recipe? But I swear gave all credit to Rachael Read more
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Gail Metuchen, NJ 09-09-2009
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ok
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I would have liked a little more hot dog. I prefer my mac and chees a little thicker and creamier.
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KATE Port Jervis, NY 07-21-2009
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Not too bad
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

This isn't too bad, a good recipe when you need to clean a few things out of the fridge and pantry. I added chopped garlic... the last minute with the chopped onions and added some hot sauce. I also combined some bread crumbs and parmesan cheese and sprinkled it on the top. These additions helped, but the dish still lacked flavor. Read more