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Hotdogs, Beans & Mac n Cheese

A quick, easy comfort-food meal made with hot dogs, baked beans, and creamy macaroni and cheese. It’s simple, filling, budget-friendly, and a family favorite!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package hot dogs
  • 1 can baked beans any variety (country-style baked beans are especially good)
  • 1 box macaroni and cheese prepared according to package directions

Method
 

  1. Cook the macaroni and cheese: Prepare the macaroni and cheese according to the instructions on the box.
  2. Cook the hot dogs: While the macaroni noodles are cooking, boil the hot dogs in the same pot with the noodles.
  3. Heat the beans: While everything cooks, heat the baked beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
  4. Drain and cut the hot dogs: Once the noodles and hot dogs are finished cooking, drain well. Cut the hot dogs into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Make the macaroni and cheese: Finish preparing the macaroni and cheese according to the package directions.
  6. Combine everything: Add the chopped hot dogs and warmed baked beans to the macaroni and cheese. Stir until everything is well combined.
  7. Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Country-style baked beans are our favorite for this recipe, but any variety of baked beans will work.
  • You can use your favorite brand of hot dogs and macaroni and cheese.
  • This is an especially easy meal when you need something quick with ingredients you already have on hand.