Smoked Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Baked BBQ Tofu
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
686 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smoked Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Baked BBQ Tofu
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A meatless remake of Noodles & Company's BBQ Pork Mac & Cheese. (Yes, it involves tofu!)
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Ingredients
- 1 14 oz package extra-firm tofu
- ½ cup barbecue sauce divided
- 8 oz elbow macaroni cooked according to package
- 2 cups reduced-fat milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Press tofu for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes. Transfer it to a bowl and toss it with ¼ cup of the barbecue sauce, then place it on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake the tofu for 20–30 minutes, or until it's browned on the edges, stirring halfway through cooking time. Put the tofu back in the bowl and toss it with the remaining barbecue sauce.
- While the tofu is baking, start the mac & cheese. Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm, then reduce heat to low. Stir occasionally to prevent film from forming.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk it into the butter. Continue to whisk until the mixture is golden brown, 3–5 minutes.
- Slowly pour the warmed milk into the flour mixture, whisking constantly. Once the sauce is smooth, let it continue to cook until it's slightly thickened, about 3 minutes, continuing to whisk constantly.
- Remove the sauce from heat and whisk in the smoked cheddar. Fold in the macaroni, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the mac & cheese into 4 bowls, then top each one with ¼ of the baked tofu.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
686kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
753mg
(31%)
Potassium
580mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
980IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
506mg
(51%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 686 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 686kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 580mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 980IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 506mg | 51% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
9 reviews
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