HOT DOG PASTA SALAD

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Kids will gladly dive into this pasta salad featuring their favorites--from hot dogs to crunchy shoestring potatoes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (1 pound) hot dog
1 package Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
3 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 ounces process cheese spread loaf, shredded (1 cup)
1 cup shoestring potatoes, if desired

Steps:

  • Make 1/4-inch-deep diagonal slashes 1/2 inch apart in each hot dog. Grill hot dogs uncovered 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until hot and slashes begin to open. Cut completely through slashes. Refrigerate hot dog pieces.
  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir together Seasoning mix, oil and cold water in large bowl; set aside.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cool water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta, hot dog pieces and remaining ingredients into seasoning mixture. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1820 mg

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