Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsStrong Hearts BuffaloMac N Cheese - Smack N' Cheese Recipe

Mac N Cheese - Smack N' Cheese Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

pasta shells, house cashew cheese sauce, grilled & chopped burger, secret sauce, diced white onion, diced pickle, white sesame seeds

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cashew Cheese Sauce

    In a blender, combine soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  3. 3

    Grill the Burger

    Grill the burger patties over medium heat until fully cooked. Once done, chop into small pieces and set aside.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cashew cheese sauce, grilled burger pieces, secret sauce, diced white onion, and diced pickles. Mix until well combined.

  5. 5

    Serve and Garnish

    Spoon the mac n cheese mixture into serving bowls and sprinkle with white sesame seeds. Serve warm.

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