# Cheesy Macaroni Nachos These Mac and Cheese Nachos Put an American Twist on a Mexican Dish By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-06-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-and-cheese-nachos References: [veganyackattack](http://veganyackattack.com/2014/09/17/macho-mac-and-cheese-nachos/) The Mac and Cheese Nachos recipe offers the best of two well-known dishes. This hybrid dish is gluten-free and vegan-friendly. Jackie Sobon of the food blog 'Vegan Yack Attack,' created this dish in line with other "carb-tastic" dishes. Using a list of gluten-free and [vegan ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-notmac-cheese-cups), Sobon was able to create this carb-heavy meal. The food blogger explains that blue corn chips contrast perfectly with the [homemade cheese sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-alfredo), as opposed to the generic white flour chips. The Mac and Cheese Nachos are then topped with a [creamy black bean-infused macaroni dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-product), fresh vegetables, salsa and sour cream. Though Jackie Sobon explains that she did buy a few of the items on the ingredients list, it is fairly easy to make everything from scratch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mac and Cheese Nachos:** The fusion of two classic dishes presents an opportunity for restaurants to create unique and innovative menu offerings. - **Gluten-free and Vegan Dishes:** Restaurants can cater to the growing demand for plant-based and gluten-free options by incorporating them into their menus. - **Homemade Ingredients:** Consumers are looking for more natural and authentic ingredients, creating opportunities for food companies to provide high-quality, homemade-style products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can attract new customers and stand out in a crowded market by innovating their menus. - **Health Food Industry:** Companies in the health food industry can capitalize on the growing demand for plant-based and gluten-free options by creating innovative and delicious products. - **Food Manufacturing Industry:** Food manufacturers can create new product lines that cater to health-conscious consumers by using natural and wholesome ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thick Mac and Cheese Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-macaroni-dish.md) - [Viral Macaroni Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Gourmet Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-frozen-ready-meals.md) - [Gourmet Dairy-Free Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiya-deluxe-mac-cheeze.md) - [Vegetable-Forward Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermac.md) - [Spiced Macaroni Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bob-evans-queso-macaroni-cheese.md) - [Simplistic Pasta Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-ingredient-mac.md) - [Poblano Pepper Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-cheddar-poblano-mac-n-cheese.md) - [Cheesy Vegan-Friendly Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cheese6.md)