Vegan Mac and Cheese

4/6/2020

Rich and creamy this mac and cheese recipe is a win with everyone in my family, even my picky little sister!

Extra-Creamy Version

Mac and cheese is such a great dish, nearly everyone loves it! This one is easy to make, creamy, cheesy, and completely cruelty-free! What's not to love?

And to give it some extra flavor and make it a little healthier, you can also add some broccoli too!

Classic version with broccoli

I've made this recipe so many times, so it's no surprise that I have a few variations. Each one has been a hit, but they're still a little different and great in their own way!

Extra-Creamy version

One of these variations is making it extra creamy! To do this, simply follow the recipe below, but first heat a tablespoon of vegan butter over low heat until melted. Then add 2 tbsp. of all-purpose flour and stir for about 30 seconds (make sure it's smooth) before continuing the rest of the recipe as is!

Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound pasta noodles, cooked to your liking
1 cup non-dairy milk*
8oz bag vegan cheddar shreds**
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp black pepper flakes
2 tbsp. The New Primal Medium Buffalo & Wings Sauce (optional)

Directions

In a large pot, mix together the plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, buffalo sauce (if using), and spices. Stir over medium heat.
Add in the cheddar shreds and mix until melted and thoroughly combined.
Once melted, add the pasta into the pot and evenly coat the noodles.
Remove from heat and serve!

Notes

*I typically use oat milk but any plant-based milk should work. Also, oat milk can be a little sweet, so I usually add a teaspoon of salt to cancel this out.

**Violife and Daiya are both great options and my personal go-to choice. I feel that Daiya has a richer cheese flavor but Violife is creamier. Another thing to note is that bags of Daiya cheese are a little smaller than 8oz, but don't worry, a single bag works well with this!

Classic version

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2 Comments

Lorena

4/15/2020 09:41:32 pm

Do you have any suggestions for a cheese substitute if violife isn't readily available in my area?

Salem link

4/16/2020 08:14:44 am

Violife cheddar shreds work best in this recipe since it melts great, but if you can't find it nearby you can look for others such as "Go Veggie" which will also work.