Description
Baked Hotdog Casserole is a deliciously cheesy, comforting dish that combines savory hotdogs with creamy pasta and crispy toppings. Perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 hotdogs (beef, turkey, or plant-based)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 medium sweet onion (diced)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions until translucent. Add garlic powder halfway through.
- Stir in sliced hotdogs and cook until browned.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, hotdog-onion mixture, tomato sauce, sour cream, seasonings, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Transfer to the baking dish and top with remaining cheese and bread crumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg