Chili Dog Mac Cheese Box (Print Format)
Cheesy shells blend with chili and hot dogs for a quick, crowd-pleasing comfort meal that's ready in just 30 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Main
01 -
1 12 oz box Velveeta shells & cheese
02 -
7-8 hotdogs, cooked and sliced into coins
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1 15 oz can no bean chili
04 -
1 15.5 oz can chili starter, drained and lightly rinsed
05 -
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
→ Garnish
06 -
Diced white onion
07 -
Pickled jalapenos
# Steps:
01 -
Cook and prepare the pasta according to package directions.
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Once drained and the cheese sauce has been stirred in, add the hot dogs, chili, starter, and 3/4 cup of the cheddar cheese. Stir everything together until evenly combined.
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Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, then transfer the mac and cheese mixture to the dish. Spread out in an even layer.
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Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly on top.
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Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, just until hot and bubbly and the cheese on top has melted.
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Serve warm, garnished with diced white onion and pickled jalapenos if desired.
# Tips:
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Not all chili starters are the same, and this recipe was made using the brand Bush's. It can be found near the canned beans in the grocery store.
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Make sure to use a boxed mac and cheese variety that includes cheese sauce, not powdered cheese.
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover grilled or boiled hot dogs.