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These Loaded Chili Macaroni and Cheese Hot Dogs are so ridiculously fun and delicious. They’ll make you feel like a kid again!
What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you think of Hormel Chili? I’m guessing for about 90% of you it’s the famous Hormel Chili dip which involves approximately 2 minutes worth of work and only 2 ingredients: A can of chili and a block of cream cheese. And maaaaybe some shredded cheese if you’re feeling extra fancy. The dip can often be spotted at tailgates and cookouts being gobbled up by the masses. It’s solid, no brainer party food.
When I mentioned this famous dip to the Mr., he immediately said, “Hey, that’s my mom’s recipe!” I chuckled a bit and replied, “Honey, I think that’s every mom’s recipe.”
Cream Cheese Chili Dip may hold the majority of the market when it comes to chili, but there are a ton of other ways to use up that can of Hormel in your cupboard. One of my favorites is this easy, one pot Chili Macaroni and Cheese.
If you have 15 minutes and a few pantry staples on hand, you have everything you need to whip up this creamy, slightly spicy, cheesy mac. It’s ridiculously simple, comes together in a single pot on your stove top, and leaves you with a satisfying, budget friendly meal that everyone in the family will love.
But why stop with chili mac? I’ve been wanting to put macaroni and cheese on a hot dog for a long while. After all, what kid didn’t love eating boxed macaroni with cut up hot dogs? With these Loaded Chili Macaroni and Cheese Hot Dogs, you get two toppings in one. Classic, spicy, meaty chili + creamy, cheesy macaroni. It’s as over the top delicious as it sounds, and it doesn’t end there. I topped mine with a dollop of sour cream, more cheese (obviously), onions, and, for those who like a little extra heat, a few sliced jalapenos.
Guys, I cannot quit with the hot dogs. The warm weather, the smell of the grill being fired up, heck, even the mosquitos are telling me it’s hot dog season. Let’s embrace it, friends. Grab a plate, more napkins than you think you’ll need, and head outdoors for some Loaded Chili Mac Hot Dogs!
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Loaded Chili Mac and Cheese Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 8 good quality all beef hot dogs
- 8 hot dog buns
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1 can Hormel no bean chili
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups macaroni noodles
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
- Sour cream, green onions, and/or diced onions and jalapeno for topping
Instructions
My husband would absolutely die if I made these. They look so summery and perfect!
Sues
This looks soooo good! I could make myself a vegetarian version, but my dad and husband would eat yours no problem!
For some reason eating hot dogs makes me feel like a kid again…although we never ate such delicious hot dogs as this growing up! This looks amazingly delicious!
Me too! It’s fun to dress up your hot dogs a little bit more as an adult. 🙂
These look absolutely amazing! Love all the flavors coming together!
This is such a brilliant way to use chili! Though I love that classic dip recipe, I could definitely see this becoming my new favorite!
It’s definitely a new favorite of ours!
Oh my goodness! You combined the best of both worlds!
How fun are these?! Gorgeous pictures, and I love the styling! i just want to take a big bite of this deliciousness!
Thanks Cate! They were really fun to make and style!