Kunzler Franks Mac & Cheese Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz.) package elbow macaroni
• Salt & pepper
• 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 1 package of your favorite Kunzler franks, chopped into 1" pieces
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tbsp. spicy mustard
• 2tbsp. ketchup
• 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente.
2. Preheat broiler and set oven rack to second row.
3. Heat a large, deep non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp. olive oil and then hot dogs. Brown on both sides.
4. Remove hot dogs with a slotted spoon and move onto a paper towel.
5. Add another tbsp. olive oil and butter to the same pan. Add onion and cook until soft.
6. Add flour and cook another minute. Add chicken broth and cook another minute.
7. Whisk in milk and bring to a low boil, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in mustard and ketchup.
8. Turn heat to low and add 2 cups cheddar cheese. Stir until melted.
9. Drain pasta and combine with hot dogs and cheese sauce. Pour into a large casserole dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
10. Melt and brown casserole under broiler, about 2 minutes.