Hot Dog Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.

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