Name: Flamin’ Mac and Cheetos Dogs (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Hot Dogs; 1 cup Elbow Macaroni; 2 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 2 cups Milk; 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Crushed Cheetos (Flamin’ Hot); 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil

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Classic hot dogs wrapped in Cheetos-infused mac and cheese, then fried to golden perfection. A fun and indulgent comfort food mashup.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 9

Ingredients 10

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Hot Dogs
4 4 Hot Dogs
Mac and Cheese
1 cup 240 mL Elbow Macaroni
2 tbsp 30 mL Butter
2 tbsp 30 mL All-Purpose Flour
2 cups 480 mL Milk
1 cup 115 g Shredded Cheddar Cheese
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper
Cheetos Coating
1 cup 85 g Crushed Cheetos (Flamin’ Hot)
Frying
cup 120 mL Vegetable Oil

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cook Macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1 minute, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low and stir in Cheddar Cheese, Salt, and Pepper until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Add cooked Macaroni to the Cheese Sauce and stir to combine.
Spread Crushed Cheetos onto a plate.
Wrap each Hot Dog completely in the Mac and Cheese mixture.
Roll each Mac and Cheese-covered Hot Dog in the Crushed Cheetos, ensuring it’s fully coated.
Heat Vegetable Oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Fry the Cheetos Dogs for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately.