Description
A gooey, cheesy BBQ casserole loaded with beefy hot dogs, tender pasta, smoky sauce, and green peppers. This nostalgic comfort dish is perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups beef hot dogs, sliced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (smoky or honey-style)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Butter or spray (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a square baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Brown ground beef and diced green bell pepper in a skillet. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in BBQ sauce and simmer a few minutes.
- In a separate pan, lightly sauté hot dog slices until golden.
- In the greased baking dish, mix pasta, BBQ beef mixture, and hot dogs.
- Top evenly with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
For extra crunch, top with crushed crackers or fried onions. Swap proteins or cheeses as desired. Make ahead and bake just before serving for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: BBQ casserole, cheesy bake, hot dog mac, comfort food