Chorizo Mac and Cheese
Chorizo mac and cheese is such a comforting meal! We’re taking regular mac and cheese up a notch with crispy chorizo sausage, sauteed vegetables, and an easy-to-make sauce in the blender. The chorizo sausage, vegetables, pasta, and cheese sauce melt together and you’re left with a flavorful, delicious, and EASY dinner the entire family will love!
Ingredients
- 1 lb chorizo sausage
- 2 cups mushrooms, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 block silken tofu
- 1/4 cup milk, (dairy or non-dairy option)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp stone-ground mustard
- 12 oz elbow pasta
- 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium high heat add the sausage. Break into small pieces with a wooden spoon and cook until browned. Add the mushroom and onion into the pan with the chorizo and cook until both are soft - about 5 minutes.
- While the sausage and vegetables cook, get the macaroni cooking. Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions. Drain once done cooking.
- While the macaroni is cooking, make the smooth sauce by blending together the tofu, milk, sea salt, pepper, and mustard.
- Into the large skillet with the chorizo, add the cooked macaroni, creamy sauce, and grated cheese. Stir to combine and continue to heat over low to medium heat for 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the chorizo cheese sauce is super creamy.
Nutrition
Calories: 496kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 97mg, Sodium: 1363mg, Potassium: 249mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 866IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 434mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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