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Step 1
Grill hot dogs off first over high heat and get a good char on all sides. Set aside and allow to cool to the touch.
Step 2
When hot dogs are cooling, assemble the mac and cheese. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Step 3
In a large stock pot, cook macaroni to directions on back of box. While pasta cooks, assemble the cheese sauce. In a large sauce pan, add the 3 Tbls butter and the flour. Whisk to combine and form a paste, add in the salt and pepper, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder and ½ tsp onion powder. Add in the milk and mustard and whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let cook for 10 minutes until thickened. Temper in the egg and take off the heat. Add in 2 Cups of the cheese.
Step 4
Add cooked pasta into the cheese sauce pot and with a spoon mix until pasta is coated. Cut up hot dogs into rounds and mix with macaroni filling. In a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray, add in the pasta mixture. Add the chili in a layer on top. Top with remaining cheese.
Step 5
Mix the onions and breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Cover entire dish with this mixture.
Step 6
Place in oven for 30 minutes, uncovered until bubbly. Take out of oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving, enjoy!