Classic Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese: A Creamy Indulgence at Home
A deliciously creamy and indulgent vegan mac and cheese recipe that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a blender, combine cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, almond milk, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce, stirring until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan, Mac and Cheese, Baked, Classic