https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/perfect-box-macaroni-and-cheese-and-hot-dogs • Posted by KMOM14
I found the recipe at Betty Jo's Blog and my version is basically the same except for a few tweaks, but it was a big hit with my son and I will be making it again.
I found the recipe at Betty Jo's Blog and my version is basically the same except for a few tweaks, but it was a big hit with my son and I will be making it again.
Add a few dashes of salt and bring the water to a boil under medium high. Add the olive oil and the macaroni. Cook according the package (approx 7-8 mins).
While macaroni is cooking, chop up the hotdogs into approx 1/2 inch pieces and cook in the microwave for approx 3 minutes.
When the macaroni is cooked drain in strainer of colander.
Put the pan back on the stove and turn down to low heat over low heat and add the butter. Let it melt stirring constantly then add the powder packet from the box. .
You could smash the cheese powder with a spoon or fork to blend it, but I decided to use my immersion blender to avoid any clumps (you could also use a mixer)
Add the milk a little at a time, blending constantly and then add the shredded cheese.
Add the mustard and blend.
Add the macaroni to the pan and toss with a spoon.
Add hotdogs, season with salt, pepper and garlic salt or powder to taste,toss with a spoon then serve.