Cheesy Pasta and Franks Bake


This recipe is going to be one of the most budget conscious out there, costing very little to feed the entire family.


  • 24 ounce container of cottage cheese
  • 16 ounce bag of wide egg noodles
  • 1-2 packages of hot dogs
  • (Amount will vary by how many people you want to feed)
  • Shredded cheese, Colby jack or cheddar
  • (Use anywhere from 1-2 cups, depending on how cheesy you want it)

Preheat the oven to 350°.

Lightly grease 11×17 pan.

Cook and drain pasta according to directions.

Slice the hot dogs into bite size pieces.

Mix together the pasta, cottage cheese and franks. Dump this mixture into the 11×17 pan.

Top with the shredded cheese and bake until the cheese is melted.

Serve by itself or with veggies on the side.