How to Make Loaded Mac & Cheese

"A family favorite gets a special treatment with the addition of some fun foods that provide some extra nutrients and protein for growing children. Your kids already love mac & cheese and hot dogs, be the hero and combine them to make a delicious dinner with Bar-S Classic Franks!

Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 4 Bar-S Classic Franks, cut into 1 inch slices
• 1/2 package Bar-S Smoked Bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
• 1 (8 oz.) package elbow macaroni
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 oz.) package American cheese, cut into strips
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

Recipe:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Cook bacon until crisp, cool then crumble, reserve.
3. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in milk, salt and pepper; continuing to stir frequently until mixture boil and thickens.
4. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook for 8–10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
5. Add the sharp cheddar and American cheeses to the milk mixture; stir until cheese is melted. Combine the cheese sauce with the macaroni, frank slices and bacon crumbles. Transfer into a 2-quart lightly sprayed baking dish. Top with panko breadcrumbs.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.