Jalapeño Mac and Cheese Burger With Shiitake Bacon

If you love a little fire, something with a wow factor that's guaranteed to be a hit with everyone, meet the jalapeño mac and cheese burger with Shiitake bacon. These awesome sandwiches are a foodie dream come true. It has multiple flavor dimensions — salty, savory, spicy, and cheesy — and if you want to add a little sweetness into the mix, add a drizzle of maple syrup to the Shiitake bacon marinade.

Jalapeño Mac and Cheese Burger With Shiitake Bacon [Vegan]

Ingredients

For the Patties:

• 1 block vegan mozzarella
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 2 jalapeños, sliced
• 4 cups cooked pasta
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 3/4 cups panko bread crumbs
• 4 buns

For the Shiitake Bacon:

• 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 3 tablespoon coconut oil or any oil

Preparation

To Make the Shiitake Bacon:

1. Add the sliced Shiitake to a bowl and coat in all the ingredients. Let sit for a few hours or overnight for optimal flavor or simply toss and bake at 200°F for 45 minutes until crispy. Rotate midway to ensure crispness.

To Make the Jalapeño Mac and Cheese Burgers:

1. In a pan, add the chopped vegan cheese and almond milk, then cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes until completely melted and combined.
2. Add to the cooked and drained pasta, combine, add the Shiitake bacon, sliced jalapeño, and panko. Form into patties, and serve on buns.

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/jalapeno-mac-and-cheese-burger-with-shiitake-bacon/