Description
This creamy vegan mac and cheese is a comforting delight made with plant-based ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups macaroni (leftover is great, use gf if needed)
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 10 ounces vegan cheddar, finely cut
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 batch Vegan Parmesan Cheese (3 ingredients, 1 min)
- 7 ounces vegan cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Do not rinse.
- In a large casserole on the lowest heat your stove allows, melt the vegan butter completely. Add the vegan cheddar and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth — this takes 3 to 4 minutes on low heat. Do not rush this step or increase the heat. If the cheese starts to look greasy rather than smooth, remove from heat and stir vigorously.
- Add the vegan cream cheese and stir until fully incorporated into the cheddar. Then add the plant milk and vegan parmesan. Stir everything together until the sauce is smooth and uniform with no lumps. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and optional smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce and stir well to coat every piece. Heat on low for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is warmed through and the sauce has thickened slightly. Serve immediately in bowls or on plates.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized by adding vegetables like spinach or tomatoes.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.
- Leftover mac and cheese can be reheated in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of almond milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg