MACARONI AND CHEESE DOG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Boil a large pot of water for macaroni.
• Salt water and under cook macaroni, cook about 7 minutes until just under al dente in doneness.
• Preheat broiler and set rack 12 inches from heat.
• While pasta works, heat a large deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, then add hot dogs and brown on both sides, 4 minutes total.
• Remove the dogs with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate.
• Add another tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, and the butter.
• When butter melts, cook onions 4 to 5 minutes, then add flour and cook another minute.
• Add beer/chicken broth and cook off completely, 1 minute.
• Whisk in milk and bring to a bubble, then season sauce with salt and pepper and stir in mustard and ketchup.
• Lower heat and add 2 cups of the cheese.
• Stir to melt, about 1 minute. Adjust mustard, ketchup, salt and pepper to taste.
• Drain pasta well.
• Combine pasta and hot dogs with sauce and coat evenly, then pour into large (13 x 9) casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
• Melt and brown cheese under broiler, about 2 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!