Make Ahead Macaroni Frankfurter Bake
A comforting baked macaroni dish with crispy bacon, savory frankfurters, and a creamy celery and onion sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Fry bacon until crisp; reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat and crumble bacon.
- Slice 3 frankfurters.
- Saute sliced frankfurters, celery, and onion in the bacon fat.
- Stir in flour, pepper, and salt.
- Add cream of celery soup and canned milk; cook for 10 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the sauce, place in a baking dish, sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese, and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
613
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).