RECIPES

Directions

1. 1 We have found it’s easier to chop your bacon when it’s not cooked yet. Chop bacon into bits, then cook in a large pan over medium-high heat until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate.
2. 2 Save about 2 Tbsp. bacon grease in the pan. Add the flour then whisk until no lumps, about 30 seconds.
3. 3 Pour in the water and whisk until smooth and thick.
4. 4 Add the milk and whisk again.
5. 5 Gently stir in the macaroni, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. 6 Simmer and cook 10-12 minutes or until the macaroni is cooked.
7. 7 Lower the heat to low and mix in the cheddar cheese. Keep stirring until the sauce is smooth. If you’d like a thinner sauce, add more milk 1 Tbsp. at a time.
8. 8 Stir in half the bacon.
9. 9 Meanwhile, cook the hot dogs according to package directions.
10. 10 Build your hot dogs, then top with mac n’ cheese. Garnish with remaining bacon and parsley.
11. 11 Enjoy!