Quick Summer Lunch: Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs
When the summer heat strikes and hunger calls, nobody wants to spend hours in the kitchen. That’s why mac and cheese with some hot dogs is the ultimate lunch for families on the go. It is quick, satisfying, and perfect for busy summer days. Discover how this kid’s favorite can save your midday mealtime.
Equipment/Ingredients
- Sauce Pan
- Instant Pot
- Mac and Cheese
- Hot Dogs
Directions to Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs
This is such an easy meal to make that it takes almost no prep.
Boil your favorite brand of hot dogs in water, or if you want extra flavor, then you can BBQ them. You can make your water boil faster with our tip here.

Cut the dogs into bite-sized pieces.

Make some mac and cheese. We show you how to do that in the Instant Pot here.

Combine the mac and cheese and the hot dogs.

Serve your hungry family!

Until next time,
Hubby