Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and flavorful vegan mac and cheese recipe. Made with a rich cheese sauce and tender macaroni, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cheese Sauce:
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 cups Macaroni (leftover is great, use gf if needed)
- 2 Tbs vegan butter
- 10 oz vegan cheddar, finely cut
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 batch Vegan Parmesan Cheese (3 ingredients, 1 min)
- 7 oz vegan cream cheese
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start out with a large casserole or pot and melt vegan butter on low heat. Now add the vegan cheddar and also melt it while stirring all the time. Still on low heat – this is important!
- When the cheddar and butter are combined to a smooth mix, stir in the vegan cream cheese. Then add plant milk and parmesan and combine everything to a smooth sauce.
- Finally, give precooked macaroni to the pot, mix well, and season with salt and pepper, garlic, onion powder (and optional smoked paprika). Heat everything for 5 minutes, then serve in a bowl or on plates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan mac and cheese, vegan comfort food, dairy-free macaroni and cheese
Find it online: https://kitchenbyrita.com/creamy-mac-and-cheese-recipe/
