Everyday cooking
Mac and Cheese Burger
Meet our vegan Mac n Cheese Burger! A fantastic idea to combine 2 of our favourite dishes in 1 amazing recipe. Give it a try with our Just Like Cheddar Shreds & Slices.
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Cooking time15 min![preparation time]()
Prep time35 min![servings]()
ServingsPortions 4
FOR THE MAC AND CHEEZE:
- 8 oz Violife Just Like Cheddar Shreds
- 2/3 cup coconut milk
- 5.3 oz macaroni
- 4 tbsps chives, chopped
- olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
FOR THE GUACAMOLE:
- 1 avocado, peeled and stoned
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp coriander, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
FOR THE MEATLESS BURGERS:
- 14 oz tinned Beans, rinsed and drained well
- 3.5 oz cooked brown rice
- 1 onion, grated
- 1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.88 oz breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
TO SERVE:
- 4 Violife Just Like Mature Cheddar Slices
- 4 burger buns
- 4 tbsps pickled onions
- 4 tbsp vegan mayonaisse
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 tomato slices
- ketchup & mustard to taste
- To make the mac and cheese, cook the macaroni according to the packet instructions. Drain and place in a bowl.
- Heat the coconut milk in a small pan and add the Violife Just Like Cheddar Shreds and a bit of olive oil, stirring until it becomes a rich, thick sauce. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the pasta. Add chives and set aside.
- To make the guacamole, add all ingredients in a bowl and mash well with a fork.
- To make the burgers, add all the ingredients into a blender and pulse until combined. Divide into 4 equal parts and shape into burger patties. Heat a griddle pan on high heat, drizzle with some olive oil and grill patties for 3 mintutes on each side. Top each pattie with a Violife Just Like Mature Cheddar Slice and remove from heat.
- Cut burger buns in half and spread the base with mayo. Top with lettuce, Violife burger pattie, tomato, a dollop of mac and cheese and pickled onions.
- Spread the top bun with mustard and cover your burger. Enjoy!
