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Chili Dog Mac and Cheese

Chili Dog Mac and Cheese

Cost $15, save $25

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 80 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 pound hot dogs, sliced

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 large onion, diced
    • 1 cup green peppers
    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • Spices and Seasonings

    • 🧂 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 3 tablespoons chili powder
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

  • Canned and Packaged

    • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
    • 💧 2 ½ cups water
    • 2 cups elbow macaroni
    • 8 ounces white Cheddar cheese
    • 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • Oil

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

STEPS

1

Add olive oil to a pot and heat. Cook beef for 2 minutes, breaking up with a spatula.

2

Add onions and salt. Cook until beef crumbles and onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

3

Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne, oregano, and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes.

4

Add green peppers, hot dogs, crushed tomatoes, and water. Simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5

Bring salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni for 8 to 11 minutes until al dente.

6

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

7

Mix macaroni into the pot of chili. Transfer the mixture into a baking dish.

8

Combine Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Mix 60% into the casserole and spread the remainder on top.

9

Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Rest for 15 minutes before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

452

Calories

  • 27
    Protein
  • 16
    Carbs
  • 32
    Fats

💡 For a spicier kick, add more cayenne or use spicy hot dogs.Use a mix of cheeses to enhance the flavor.Let the dish rest for 15 minutes after baking to make slicing and serving easier.