# Bahn Mi Macaroni This Mac and Cheese Recipe from the Vulgar Chef Incorporates Vietnamese Cuisine By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-01-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-and-cheese-recipe References: [thevulgarchef](http://thevulgarchef.com/2015/01/a-few-mac-the-) This [mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-mac-n-cheesy-wrap) and cheese recipe stands above the crowd not because it uses fancy cheese (I'm looking at you gruyere) or bacon, but because it is topped with [Banh Mi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banh-mi-lineup) ingredients. Compiled by The Vulgar Chef, this dish combines Vietnamese with classic continental cuisine. After the blogger received an accidental extra order of Banh Mi at a restaurant, he decided to dismantle the "meat toboggan" and add the ingredients on top of cheesy macaroni to create an entirely new mac and cheese recipe. This method is definitely worth trying at home. You could also experiment with other sandwiches, like a burrito. The Vulgar Chef recommends other toppings such as taquitos and a fried egg or with jalapenos, hot fries and beef jerky. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Culinary Mashup:** Incorporating different cultural cuisines can create unique and flavorful dishes that stand out among traditional ones. - **Novel Mac and Cheese Recipes:** Experimentation with non-traditional ingredients can lead to exciting new takes on a classic comfort food dish. - **Creative Toppings:** Adding unexpected toppings to dishes can elevate them to new heights and provide a memorable dining experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of culinary mashups by offering unique and culturally diverse menu items. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can attract guests by offering novel and creative dishes that incorporate unexpected elements. - **Food Blogging and Social Media:** Food bloggers and social media influencers can showcase their creativity by featuring unique recipes and dishes that incorporate innovative ingredients and methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Fiery Vietnamese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-banh-mi.md) - [Simplistic Pasta Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-ingredient-mac.md) - [Banh Mi-Themed Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banh-mi-lineup.md) - [Macaroni and Cheese Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scorchin-hot-mac-cheese.md) - [Extra-Cheesy Vegetarian Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-cheese-macaroni.md) - [Cheesy Macaroni-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smac-cheese-burger.md) - [Smoky Macaroni Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-mac-cheese.md)