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Take mac and cheese to a place it has never been before with this hearty recipe. It'll add a kick to the Thanksgiving table and become your new favorite recipe in no time. The smooth, creamy texture comes from sautéed and pureed vegetables, the noodles are made from chickpeas, and the Southwest tang comes from the added taco-seasoned chicken, jalapeños, Ro-Tel tomatoes, and green chiles. There's cheese added in, of course, but most of the "cheesy flavor" comes from nutritional yeast. Dig in!

Get the recipe: loaded mac and cheese