Chili Cheese Dog Mac n' Cheese
This can be a kid-friendly recipe basically ever saw one. Mac and cheese is really a favorite of numerous kiddos! Kids love hotdogs. this is why where this really is going, right? We are making Chili Cheese Dog Mac n' Cheese, folks! I understand what you are thinking - she's gone making another "blue box" recipe? Yes, I sure did. I've 5 kiddos who love the stuff. Homemade mac and cheese is much more my factor, but I am comfortable with taking shortcuts every occasionally - and individuals blue boxes of mac and cheese do assist me occasionally. )
I've got a couple of variations from the "amped up" blue box mac n cheese recipes - I have shared two others along with you (you'll find them at the end of the publish!) and that i have a couple of more to talk about later on!
I understand many people be put off by using convenience food, and that is ok - I've other posts you might love. ) If only I'd the persistence and time for you to prepare strictly on your own - however i don't - my existence is simply too hectic sometimes - and I am guessing there are a number of other families having the same problem as me. I'd favour meals which are semi-homemade versus striking the drive-through. and so i make certain I've stuff that are simple to make. )
I created this recipe a couple of years back after i intended on making regular chili dogs - ya be aware of kind with hotdogs and chili sauce on buns - however i didn't remember the buns. I'd certainly one of individuals "a-ha moments" and wondered basically could just mix the chili dogs into the mac and cheese i was getting quietly - and merely skip the buns altogether. Pointless to state, it was an enormous hit - and you will find occasions, we do not mind skipping the buns purposely now!
2 boxes (7.25 oz. each) Mac and Cheese dinner
1 lb. lean hamburger
Pepper and salt, to taste
1 small onion, chopped
1 pkg. (14-16 oz.) hotdogs, chopped
A couple of shakes of Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons of. chili powder
2 teaspoon. cumin
8 oz. tomato sauce
8 oz. can water (make use of the empty tomato sauce can)
½ cup (1 stick) butter
½ cup milk
Bring a sizable pot water to some boil. Take away the cheese packets from both boxes of mac and cheese and hang them aside. Once the water involves a boil, prepare the mac and cheese dinners based on package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, inside a large skillet, prepare and crumble the beef using the salt, pepper, onion and hotdogs before the beef is not pink. Drain if required. Return the mix towards the skillet. Add some Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, tomato sauce and water towards the skillet. Provide a boil after which reduce heat to medium-low heat, stirring from time to time, until it reaches your preferred consistency. (I love ours the consistency of Sloppy Joe's, but make yours how you enjoy it).
Following the pasta continues to be drained, give it back towards the pan and add some butter, milk and cheese powder. Stir to mix. Add some chili dog sauce towards the mac and cheese and stir well. Serve.
3 comments:
I really like this kinda of fun recipe the kids will receive a remove of creating. Jamie, thank you for discussing it around on foodie friday.
Hey first of all anybody who doesn't have 5+ kids doesn't have that even blue boxes require effort because of volume! Anything the children could make themselves is really a double win in my opinion, thanks or discussing Jamie