Bac’n Mac and Cheese

Guess what other American classic is actually vegan? McCorkmick’s Bac’n Pieces! It is made from soy. Once again, it is a processed food and needs to be eaten in moderation. But it can provide that “meaty” flavor to your favorite dish on occasion. I decided to add them to my mac and cheese, along with some veggies.

I have posted a recipe for mac and cheese awhile ago that uses Daiya Cheese and nutritional yeast. This recipe only uses nutritional yeast because I was trying to cut down on calories and processed ingredients.

Bacon Bits Mac and Cheese

8 ounces macaroni

1 small onion, minced

2 carrots, finely chopped

3 stalks of celery, finely chopped

1/4 cup vegan butter (I used Earth Balance)

1 cup nutritional yeast

2 cups soy milk

1 tsp mustard

1 tbs soy sauce

1 clove of garlic, minced

2 tbs of Bac’n Pieces

Salt and Pepper to Taste

Cook the macaroni according to the directions on the package. Drain and set aside.

In a large pot, sauté the chopped onions, carrots, and celery in the 1/4 cup of butter.

Once the veggies are soft, add the nutritional yeast. Mix together until it makes a lumpy paste.

Now add the soy milk, mustard, and garlic. Whisk to get the lumps out.

Add the cooked macaroni and the Bacon Bits.  Mix it all together and season to taste.

Now you have bacon mac and cheese without all that cholesterol!