Recipe: Lit’l Smokies Grilled Hot Dog Mac ‘n Cheese

AuthorMarla Meridith
DifficultyBeginner

We love this mac for busy weeknight meals, casual weekend entertaining and the lunchbox!

Lit'l Smokies Mac and Cheese. The prefect meal for Back to School lunches, dinners and casual entertaining! Get the recipe on MarlaMeridith.com
Yields1 Serving
Cook Time25 mins
 1 package Hillshire Farm Lit'l Smokies (about 36 in the pack)
 16 ounces macaroni, cooked to package directions
 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil, divided
 3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar & mozzarella combo is great!)
 1 cup half and half
 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1

Cook the macaroni, place in a large bowl, toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil & set aside.

2

Heat the other tablespoon of oil in a grill pan over medium high heat. Grill the hot dogs for about 5 minutes or until browned on each side. Remove them from the hot pan with tongs. Let cool a bit & slice the hot dogs into thirds.

3

Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat, add the cheese, half and half & garlic salt. Cook about 5 minutes stirring often until you have a well combined, creamy sauce.

4

Toss the macaroni with the cheese sauce. Fold in most of the hot dogs & place some on to top for serving.

Ingredients

 1 package Hillshire Farm Lit'l Smokies (about 36 in the pack)
 16 ounces macaroni, cooked to package directions
 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil, divided
 3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar & mozzarella combo is great!)
 1 cup half and half
 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions

1

Cook the macaroni, place in a large bowl, toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil & set aside.

2

Heat the other tablespoon of oil in a grill pan over medium high heat. Grill the hot dogs for about 5 minutes or until browned on each side. Remove them from the hot pan with tongs. Let cool a bit & slice the hot dogs into thirds.

3

Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat, add the cheese, half and half & garlic salt. Cook about 5 minutes stirring often until you have a well combined, creamy sauce.

4

Toss the macaroni with the cheese sauce. Fold in most of the hot dogs & place some on to top for serving.

Recipe: Lit’l Smokies Grilled Hot Dog Mac ‘n Cheese

~ Marla Meridith

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