Seashell Hot Dog Bake

Get ready to delight your taste buds with the ultimate comfort food mash-up: Seashell Hot Dog Bake! This family-friendly casserole combines tender shell pasta, savory hot dog slices, and a rich, cheesy sauce made with shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Enhanced with a hint of marinara for a tangy twist and seasoned with garlic and parsley, this dish is layered with flavor and baked to golden, bubbly perfection. With a quick prep time and simple ingredients, it’s a go-to weeknight meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Perfect for feeding a crowd or spicing up your dinner rotation, this one-dish wonder is sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz medium shell pasta
• 8 pieces hot dogs
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1.5 cups marinara sauce
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shell pasta and cook 1 to 2 minutes less than the package instructions to ensure they’re slightly undercooked. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

While the pasta cooks, slice the hot dogs into bite-sized pieces (about 1/2-inch thick).

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.

Step 5

Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring no lumps form. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and half of the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sliced hot dogs, cheese sauce, and marinara sauce. Mix until everything is evenly coated.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese and dried parsley evenly over the top.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Seashell Hot Dog Bake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1902.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4002.1

Total Fat 223.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 115.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 646.6mg	0%
Sodium 8411.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 313.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 47.0g
Protein 184.0g	0%

Vitamin D 219.2IU	0%
Calcium 3327.6mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 1573.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.2%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 31.4%