Easy Vegan Spicy Mac'n'Cheese
This delicious mac'n'cheese has quite a bit of spice from oven roasted jalapeño and a layer of crunch from vegan prok rinds on top. But don't let how delicious it is fool you into thinking it takes all afternoon to make - this recipe comes together in under 45 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 jalapeño
- ½ box your favorite noodles
- 1 serving nacho cheese sauce
- 2 cups Texas BBQ Pigless Pork Rinds Outstanding Foods brand
Instructions
Fire Roasting Your Jalapeño
- Place one of your oven racks in the middle of the oven and one on the top slot. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- When the oven is preheated, place the jalapeño on the top rack of the oven. Let it sit for approximately 25 minutes, rotating with tongs every once in a while as a side gets charred. Be sure to use oven mitts to ensure you don't burn yourself.
- When each side has been charred, remove the jalapeño from the oven and wrap in tin foil (or place in an air tight container). Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the skin of the jalapeño to loosen.
- Once the jalapeño is removed from the oven, lower the temperature to 350°F.
- Use a fork to push off the skin of the jalapeño. When removed fully, chop into small pieces and set aside.
Making the Mac'n'Cheese
- Make the nacho cheese sauce. The link to the sauce recipe can be found above. Set aside.
- Make your noodles according to the package directions. Set aside.
- In a food processor or blender, add the rinds and pulse until most of the rinds are crushed and there are a few bigger pieces (some pieces about a half inch in length should remain). You can also crush the pieces by hand in a bowl using a large spoon, but it will take a bit longer.
- Combine the nacho cheese, noodles, and fire roasted jalapeños in a bowl and mix well. Add more salt as needed.
- Pour into a baking pan or pie pan and spread evenly through the tray. Sprinkle the mac'n'cheese with the ground up rinds until evenly covering the mixture.
- Place the mac'n'cheese in the oven (make sure it is set to 350° as stated in the instructions above) on the middle rack. Let bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5-10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!