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Macho Mac and Cheese Nachos

This dish is a party in your mouth! Crunchy blue corn chips, creamy nacho mac and cheese, plus all of the toppings and it’s gluten-free!

Round platter of nachos made with blue corn chips topped with Mac and cheese and avocado

 I think the nickname for this month’s theme should be Carbs on Carbs on Carbs, but that doesn’t sound nearly as fun as Return of the Mac MoFo; plus I can’t imagine that the theme song would be as fabulous. Either way, I feel like some of the creations this month with be carb-tastic! Also, I don’t think you’d expect it, but this carb-pile is gluten-free. So, those of you that don’t eat it will be stoked to make these Macho Mac and Cheese Nachos.

close up shot of cheese shreds in a measuring cup next to jalapeños

Before we dig in to this macho nacho recipe, I have to share something with you guys. I hired my dear friend and AWESOME illustrator, Nick Sawyers, to draw up a couple of ideas of mine for stickers (and maybe shirts?) for Vegan Yack Attack. Below is how the first design came out and I am absolutely in love with it! And, in case you were wondering, you can buy them under my “VYA Shop!” tab or here; and yes, that is a three-eyed piece of tofu. 😉

pile of stickers with the design "vegan yack attack" with veggies attacking each other

I’m strongly considering running a shirt in this design, so if you think you’d be interested in it, please let me know! I also can’t wait to show you the next design, which is pretty hilarious.

collage of corn, black beans, and green onions on a cutting board, with blended cheese sauce

Now, back to the MACHO MAC NACHOS! Blue corn chips contrast perfectly with the creamy cheese sauce that is flecked with black beans and corn, then is topped with fresh red peppers, green onions, buttery avocado, spicy salsa and smooth sour cream. I won’t lie, I cheated a little by using some store-bought products, but you could easily make everything yourself.

close up of a pot of Mac and cheese dotted with black beans and corn

I’m going to try to get you another recipe post tomorrow or Friday, but it may be a little rough because tomorrow is.. dun nuh nuh nuuuuuh… My Birthday! Yay!? The plan is to bake a cake and ice skate in the morning, lunch, maybe get a fun tattoo then dinner with my dad and Corey. Sounds good to me!

collage of building nachos, starting with chips, then lettuce, then Mac and cheese, then garnish

For those of you that take on this monster, enjoy the hell out of it, because I know that you will! 🙂

Round platter of nachos made with blue corn chips topped with Mac and cheese and avocado

One Year Ago: Buffalo Chickpea Mac and Cheese // Two Years Ago: Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Yield: 4 servings

Macho Mac and Cheese Nachos

Close up of top-down view on vegan Mac and cheese nachos

This dish is a party in your mouth! Crunchy blue corn chips, creamy nacho mac and cheese, plus all of the toppings and it’s gluten-free!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

For the sauce

  • 1/2 cup hot vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews
  • 3/4 cup vegan cheddar shreds
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeno, diced
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce

For the mac

  • 1 cup dry gluten-free macaroni or other pasta
  • 1/2 cup black beans, cooked
  • 1/3 cup yellow corn kernels, cooked

For the assembly

  • 4-5 cups Blue Corn tortilla chips
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1/4 cup red bell peppers, diced
  • 1/4 cup green onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup avocado, sliced
  • Large dollop of vegan sour cream
  • Large spoonful of salsa
  • Optional: sliced black olives
  • Serve with lime wedges

Instructions

For the sauce

  1. Place the veggie broth, cashews and vegan cheddar shreds in a blender and puree until very smooth. Add the jalapeno and hot sauce to the sauce and pulse until the jalapeno pieces are smaller. Set aside until pasta is cooked.

For the mac

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and return to pot. Pour the sauce into the pasta, along with the beans and corn and stir until combined. Set aside.

For assembly

  1. Preheat oven to 375F. Spread the chips out over a baking sheet (round or small rectangle)and sprinkle the lettuce over the chips.
  2. Then pour the mac on top of the chips in a consistent layer, along with the bell peppers, green onion, and cilantro. Place the nachos in the oven for 10 minutes then take out and garnish with the rest of the toppings. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 549Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 398mgCarbohydrates: 77gFiber: 11gSugar: 4gProtein: 13g

The nutrition information is calculated by a plug-in, and isn't always accurate. Please calculate your own with the products that you use, as it will be different for everyone.

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