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Ouadie Rhabbouron

Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Hot Dog Macaroni

This slow cooker hot dog macaroni is a simple, nostalgic dish that turns a few pantry staples into a sweet-and-savory comfort meal. As the dry elbow macaroni cooks alongside sliced hot dogs and ketchup, it absorbs moisture released from the hot dogs along with the tangy-sweet base of the sauce. The end result is tender pasta coated in a glossy, flavorful glaze—making it a quick, kid-friendly option for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 8 hot dogs, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni (dry)
  • 1 1/4 cups ketchup

Instructions

Step 1: Combine Ingredients
Lightly grease a 4–6 quart slow cooker. Add the dry macaroni and sliced hot dogs.

Tip: Cutting the hot dogs into even pieces helps them release moisture evenly as they cook, which is key for softening the pasta.

 

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