Mac 'n Cheese Hot Dog

• 3 ounces (2/3 cup) uncooked dried elbow macaroni
• 5 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli American, cut into quarters
• 3 (3/4-ounce) slices deli provolone cheese, cut into quarters
• 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Half & Half
• 4 premium hot dogs
• 4 hot dog buns
• Chopped cooked bacon, if desired
• Chopped tomato, if desired
• Chopped fresh chives, if desired
• Sliced green onion, if desired
• Ketchup, if desired

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Drain; set aside.
3. Keep warm.
4. Combine cheeses and half & half in 2-quart saucepan; cook over medium heat 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
5. Add cooked pasta; stir to combine.
6. Heat gas grill to medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
7. Open buns; place cut-sides down onto grill.
8. Grill 1-2 minutes or until toasted.
9. Set aside.
10. Place hot dogs onto grill.
11. Grill, turning occasionally, 5-9 minutes or until heated through.
12. Place grilled hot dogs into buns; top each with about 1/2 cup mac n cheese.
13. Top with bacon, tomato and other toppings, if desired.

macaroni, quarters, deli provolone cheese, hot dog buns, bacon, tomato, fresh chives, green onion, ketchup

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/3546/mac-n-cheese-hot-dog (may not work)