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Cowboy Queso Delight

Cowboy Queso Delight

Crave burgers, hot dogs, and mac and cheese? Our Cowboy Queso Delight combines all three with BBQ, bacon, and a cheesy chip crunch for an epic handheld feast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 hot dogs (all-beef preferred)
  • 0.5 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup prepared macaroni and cheese (homemade or boxed)
  • 0.25 cup BBQ sauce (smoky or sweet)
  • 0.5 cup crushed cheese-flavored chips (Cheetos or Nacho Cheese Doritos)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spoon for Serving

Method
 

  1. Cook the hot dogs by grilling or boiling until piping hot.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, crumble and brown the ground beef.
  3. Stir in crumbled bacon and BBQ sauce; mix well and simmer for a minute.
  4. Assemble the dogs by placing each hot dog in a bun, topping with the beef and bacon mixture, and adding macaroni and cheese.
  5. Sprinkle crushed cheese-flavored chips on top right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Toasting the buns adds a nutty flavor and helps maintain crunch. Consider a topping bar for extra fun, allowing guests to customize their dogs. Store leftover components separately to maintain texture, and reassemble when ready to eat.
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